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Fan

Description: Folding fan made of thin polished wood or bamboo guards lacquered a dark mahogany and dyed purple. Paper leaf with hand-painted abstract design of flowers and foliage on a reddish ground. Metal bail. Reverse is unadorned. No visible labels or marks.
Date: 1900/1950
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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The Role of Theodore Blank and the Amt Blank in Post-World War II West German Rearmament

Description: During World War II, the Allies not only defeated Germany; they destroyed the German army and warmaking capability. Five years after the surrender, Theodor Blank received the responsibility for planning the rearmament of West Germany starting from nothing. Although Konrad Adenauer was the driving force behind rearmament, Theodor Blank was the instrument who pushed it through Allied negotiations and parliamentary acceptance. Heretofore, Blank's role has been told only in part; new materials and … more
Date: May 1988
Creator: Lowry, Montecue J., 1930-
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A comparison of Petar Christoskov’s Op. 1 and Op. 24 Caprices for Solo Violin: The effect of the changing Bulgarian political climate on his compositional style

Description: Bulgaria, though a fairly small Eastern European country, boasts an ancient history of folk traditions and music; however, very few notated works exist due to the people's primitive lifestyle throughout Bulgaria's history. Singing and dancing as well as creating instruments from wood and animal skin were considered an integral part of everyday life, equal to cooking, sewing, herding, or farming; in fact, one almost always accompanied the other. Thus, more than 1500 years of folklore was orally … more
Date: May 2016
Creator: Vassileva, Veronika
Partner: UNT Libraries

Ivory corset

Description: Corset of ivory elasticized fabric and satin with lace trim above bust; fitted with boning; attached garter belts; center-back zipper and hook and eye closure.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Lefaucheur, A.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of kid leather; white; 4" above wrist; elastic gathers at top of glove on sides. Writing in left glove: 707-2205-4 Length: 26cm; Width: 8.5cm
Date: 1950/1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of leather; black; plain; elbow length. Manufacturer Label: 7; Made in France; Washable Designer Label: Gant Chanut Left Glove has a sticker label: "TFC-8" Right Glove has a sticker label: "TFC-8" and "Beth Moore" Length: 38.5cm; Width: 13cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Chanut, Gant
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Purse

Description: Evening purse of iridescent blue beads. Metallic blue cut beads in a pattern of concentric ovals creating a "raindrops in water" ripple effect. Short, 12" strap at top, one end connected to each side of frame. Metal mount is covered with the beading except for the brass ball-snap closure at center top. Interior is lined in royal blue silk and has one inner pocket. Stamped on pocket: "Made in Belgium / by hand / Walborg" Measurements: 20.5 cm h x 20.5 cm at bottom and 14 cm across frame x 2 cm… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Walborg Purses
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Satin slip

Description: Slip of peach silk satin, off-white floral lace, and chiffon; bodice is constructed with lace insets and trim, chiffon insets and panels of self-satin; spaghetti straps; bias cut; lace at hem and between panels at hem; below knee-length.
Date: 1940/1950
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Satin slip

Description: Slip of off-white silk satin with pink floral lace insets at top edge and hemline; V-shape insets at center-front bodice of powder blue and off-white satin; empire waist; off-white self-insets above lace at hemline; V-neckline with spaghetti straps; knee-length.
Date: 1940/1950
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather handbag

Description: a)Handbag of metallic leather with black, gold, yellow, and green florentine design; one handle with closure, fasteners, and inner frame trim of metallic gold and two inner rouched pockets. Width: 8" Height: 6", without handle Height: 8 1/4", with handle Depth: 1 3/4" Stamp inside reads: "MADE IN ITALY" b) Wallet of black fabric c)Mirror of glass material
Date: 1950/1955
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening bag

Description: Evening clutch of mint green colored silk with pearl bead trim along front top. Inverted rectangular frame. Pull latch closure with fabric covered lever on back. White satin lining with pocket piped in gold. Designer label: Comolli Measurements: 25cm L, 17cm, H, 4cm W.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Comoli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pink gloves

Description: Pair of gloves in pink kid leather. 3/4 (just below the elbow) length. Embroidery (pink thread) and bead (small white cylindrical beads) detailing; stitching detailing down the outside edge of gloves (near pinky finger). Size Stamp: 6 1/2 Manufacturer Stamp: Made in France Misc. Stamp (Interior of Glove): 5126 Length: 35.5cm; Width: 12.5cm
Date: 1950/1955
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Felt hat

Description: Hat of red felt in modified fedora style. Asymmetric downturned brim; crown sewn down into tuck on right side; circular topstitching around top of crown. Hatband of red grosgrain ribbon and bow at back as trim. Edge of brim turned under and topstitched. Headband of red grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Label on headband: Made in Switzerland
Date: 1950/1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Silk cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black silk crepe with black velvet detail. Deep rounded neckline, shirred sleeves and on bodice forming a cummerbund effect. Full calf-length circular skirt with heavy crinoline lining. Black velvet bands at collar, with bows on shoulders, and running from waist to hem of skirt. Zipper closure at side.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Fabiani, Alberto
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of white cotton; plain; wrist length. Length: 20cm; Width: 10cm. Designer Label: Wear Right / 100% Cotton #120 / Made in Western Germany / 7
Date: 1950/1955
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of cotton; off-white; stretch; pull-on; faceted crystal button; bound button hole. Designer Label: Aris Imported Gloves Manufacturer Label: Cotton / Made in Germany US Zone Size Label: 7 Length: 18 cm; Width: 8.5 cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Aris Glove Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of cotton; white; wrist length; cuff turned back and scalloped; 2 groups of satin embroidery in the shape of 3 tear drops directly below cuff on each glove. Designer Label: Exclusively Wear Right / Made in Western Germany / Cotton Size Label: 6 1/2 Length: 17cm; Width: 9cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Wear Right
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of blue/gray silk satin or peau de soie, in shirtwaist style. Notched collar. Self covered button at center front with bound buttonhole. Waist seam; 3/4 length skirt with pleats on front and back of skirt. Half-length sleeves with self covered button, turn-back cuffs and bound buttonhole. Armhole princess seams front and back. Tucks on front and back bodice. Center back zipper. Lined in blue organdy with 1/2" blue grosgrain ribbon petersham. With belt of self-fabric forming a bow at cent… more
Date: 1950~
Creator: Dior, Christian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beret

Description: Beret of light beige or cream colored angora wool. Machine knit, hand-finished. Italian import. Label sewn inside: "Made in Italy" Measurements: 26cm diameter.
Date: 1950
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather purse

Description: Mallette style purse of dark chocolate brown leather with brass hardware. Flap opening with slide closure and key on handle; inverted frame. Interior elastic pockets on sides are pleated. Four domed brass feet. Includes coin purse of chocolate brown leather matching purse. Rectangular frame; brass ball twist closure. Designer stamp: Nettie Rosenstein Origin stamp: Made in Florence / Italy
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bagonghi-style handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of tan velvet with two intersecting dark brown velvet belts with brass belt buckle. Brass frame with keyhole detail. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold tone chain and “R” links.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Satin pumps

Description: Ankle-strap heels of brown satin; faille heels and straps; faille trim crosses vamp forming an X; rounded toe; gold buckle; 3" set-back heels. Measurements: L: 26.3 cm. W: 8.1 cm. H: 8 cm. without strap Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings L&R: "Ferragamo / Salvatore / Florence Italy"
Date: 1955/1960
Creator: Ferragamo, Salvatore
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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