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Aerodynamic Characteristics of Airfoils 6: Continuation of Reports Nos. 93, 124, 182, 244, and 286

Description: "This collection of data on airfoils has been made from the published reports of a number of the leading aerodynamic laboratories of this country and Europe. The information which was originally expressed according to the different customs of the several laboratories is here presented in a uniform series of charts and tables suitable for use of designing engineers and for purposes of general reference. The authority for the results here presented is given as the name of the laboratory at which … more
Date: 1930~
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Aerodynamic Characteristics of Twenty-Four Airfoils at High Speeds

Description: "If a propeller is mounted directly on the of a modern high-speed airplane engine, the outer airfoil sections of the propeller travel at speeds approaching the speed of sound. It is possible by the use of gearing and a somewhat larger propeller to reduce the speed of the propeller sections, but only at the expense of additional weight and some frictional loss of power. This report presents the results of this work" (p. 327).
Date: 1930~
Creator: Briggs, L. J. & Dryden, H. L.
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Aircraft Woods: Their Properties, Selection, and Characteristics

Description: From Summary: "This report presents, further, information on the properties of various other native species of wood compared with spruce, and discusses the characteristics of a considerable number of them from the standpoint of their possible application in aircraft manufacture to supplement the woods that are now most commonly used."
Date: January 1, 1930
Creator: Markwardt, L. J.
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Alligator handbag

Description: Handbag of dark brown snakeskin with light brown top-stitching. Single handle attached with fasteners on rectangular metallic gold frame. Oval shaped flip clip closure. Lined light brown leather; one patch pocket and one zipper pocket. Designer's label: Bags by Marquise Measurements: Width: 11" Height: 7 1/4" without handle Height: 12" with handle Depth: 2 1/4"
Date: 1930/1955
Creator: Bags by Marquise
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Alligator jewelry box

Description: Jewelry box of alligator with brown leather frame and burnt umber patent leather bottom. Snap closure. Two compartments, one lined in burnt umber patent leather and one in brown kid leather with ring area. No labels. Measurements: 33.5cm L, 5cm H, 20.5cm W
Date: 1930/1940
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Annual Report of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (15th). Administrative Report Including Technical Reports Nos. 309 to 336

Description: Report includes the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics letter of submittal to the President, Congressional report, summaries of the committee's activities and research accomplished, bibliographies, and financial report.
Date: 1930
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Art Deco-style handbag

Description: Handbag of black quilted/ribbed silk in art deco style with black enameled gold flip top bar frame trimmed in red bezel set cabochons. Contoured handle of matching black quilted/ribbed silk. Lined in black silk with two side pockets edged in gold thread. Stamped designer's label: "Charles Blair / 374 R. St. Honoré / Paris" Stamped retailer's label: "Made in France / for / Neiman Marcus Co."
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: Blair, Charles
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[An artist's rendering of the Nocona Boot Company]

Description: Photograph of an artist's rendering of the Nocona Boot Company's exterior. The drawing is done in a realistic, yet illustrative style that shows the complete building along with simple details. The building's windows are the main detail along with some trees and shrubs; it is a perspective drawing from a near distance.
Date: [1930..1940]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

At-home dress

Description: At-home dress of pale blue net lace. Ankle length. Wide 3/4 length sleeves; deep V-shaped neckline. Center front closure of 8 self covered buttons and loops at waist. Attached belt of matching lace with rectangular buckle. Lined in matching pale blue crepe.
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bamboo bag

Description: Lunch box style handbag of tan bamboo with rounded top and wooden sides. Single canvas handle; brass hinges; no clasp. Lined in tan burlap with patch pocket. Designer label (barely legible): Lewis (with crown logo) Measurements: 23cm L, 16cm H, 12cm W
Date: 1930/1955
Creator: Lewis Purses, Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Basket handbag

Description: Basket handbag in fisherman's creel-inspired design painted in off-white. Double handles of twisted rope are bound in white leather trim at top. Oval lid with turn lock closure on openwork triangular tab. Lined in natural colored Aida cloth with one inner pocket. Cone shaped brass feet. Stamped: Lesco / Made in Hong Kong Measurements: 25cm L, 16cm H, 11cm W.
Date: 1930/1955
Creator: Lesco, Lona
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bay of Cannes

Description: Horizontal bands depict the beach, the water, land, and sky. The brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic. The colors are pale.
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Date: 1930/1933
Creator: Bonnard, Pierre
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded bolero

Description: Bolero style jacket of black silk velvet. Inserted shoulder trimmed in white size 11 seed beads and smokey gray delica seed beads and rhinestones. Shaped, elbow length sleeves have beaded armhole matching neckline. No labels.
Date: 1930
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded handbag

Description: Handbag in hexagonal shape with rounded base of cylindrical and cube-shaped wooden beads finished with high gloss paint in off-white, blue, navy blue, yellow, brown, red, and green. Colored beads create a diagonal and vertical striped design pattern on front and back. Rectangular handle; zipper closure with ring pull. Lining of navy blue faille with one slip pocket. Designer's tag: Suzanne / Brand / Made in Czechoslovakia Measurements: Width: 13 1/2" Height: 7 1/2" without handle Height: 9 1/… more
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: Suzanne Brand
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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