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Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952 (open access)

Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952

Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.
Date: 1948/1952
Creator: Texas Fashion Collection
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tulip-shaped gloves

Gloves of yellow sueded cotton with tulip flower like wrists. Hands have seams on outside; running stitch in same yellow; wrist is wide; opening is similar to tulip flower petals, like reaching into the flower petals from the top. Label sewn inside right glove: "Gloves / Designed by / Lilly Dache". Stamped "6 1/2" inside right glove.
Date: 1940/1960
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Sandal

Pair of green crepe* open-toed slingbacks with a silver elastic at the back and a small silver platform. Fabric crosses at the vamp and has 2 rhinestone studded circlets for added detail.The modified continental heal is covered in the same green fabric. Writing inside is illegible.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Black suede sling back pump with open toe and spike heel. Size 5 1/2 B Measurements: L: 20.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 13 cm. Heel: 8 cm, 3 1/8 inches "andrew geller / exquisite footwear"
Date: 1940~
Creator: Geller, Andrew
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Modified beret hat of black felt.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Broad brimmed hat of grey felt; grey net on crown. 1 pin.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Anne Adams Institution Pattern #4973 (open access)

Anne Adams Institution Pattern #4973

Anne Adams Institution pattern 4973 to make an apron with self tie at waistline; no envelope.
Date: 1940/1955
Creator: Anne Adams Institution
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogart Pattern #149 (open access)

Envelope for Vogart Pattern #149

Vogart Pattern #149 to make "Welcome Guest" and floral transfers for household linens, including illustrations of the finished pieces on the back.
Date: 1941/1949
Creator: Vogart
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Scarf

Scarf of silk in collage of fashion plates of women's hats from different time periods (dates noted on individual plates). Kelly green background with white border. Measures 34"x35"
Date: 1942/1952
Creator: Cadwallader, Brooke
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Kidskin gloves

Pair of gloves of French kidskin; tan; elbow length. Size/Manufacturer Label: 7 / French Kidskin Manufacturer Label: Made in France Length: 38cm; Width: 12cm
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Shoe of green leather; open toe. cut out detail. wedge heel Measurements: Length 26.5cm Width 7.5cm Height 11cm Heel 3.5cm / 1.25in
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of brown top stitched felt with downward brim; trim of sienna velour around crown and rim; brown veil with yellow green minute chenille balls. Labe: Ginette Robert de Paris
Date: 1945
Creator: Robert, Ginette
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4653 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4653

Butterick pattern 4653 to make a softly tailored robe with patch pocket and self tie, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5335 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5335

McCall's pattern 5335 to make a button-down dress, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Man's necktie of heavily patterned geometric weave silk in deep forest green with gold highlights. Label: Dreyfuss & Son, pure silk, imported all silk weighted
Date: 1945/1959
Creator: Dreyfuss & Son
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Black chiffon nightgown

Black full length chiffon nightgown with V neck. Lace trim 1-1/2 inch around neckline; and 3 inch wide shoulder straps of sheer fabric. Empire waistline. Label: Tailored by Ro Jene.
Date: 1940
Creator: Jene, Ro
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1124 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1124

McCall's pattern 1124 to make a ruffled misses' apron, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for American Thread Company Pattern #118 (open access)

Envelope for American Thread Company Pattern #118

American Thread Company pattern #118 to transfer a "lazy daisy" motif in three versions, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: American Thread Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3051 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3051

Butterick pattern 3051 to make blouses with various necklines and sleeve styles, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5136 (open access)

Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5136

DuBarry pattern 5136 to make a dress with front closure, rounded or convertible collar, long or short set-in sleeves, hip pockets, flared skirt, and day length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: DuBarry
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of beige lace with a pleated satin midriff, beading done in sequins and seed pearls. Label in left side beneath arm hole reads "Ursula/Beverly Hills"
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Ursula of Beverly Hills
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet mules

Black velvet mule with gold braid trim Measurements: L: 27 cm. W: 9.1 cm. H: 4.3 cm. Heel: 3.8 cm, 1.5 inches Markings L&R: "Gaymode / Sanatized"
Date: 1945/1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw hat

Hat of natural straw. Low crown with veil around rolled brim; loop of wire covered with daisies at center back as trim. Headband of ivory grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Maker's label: Jeanine / Originals
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: Jeanine
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped vest

Vest of red, white, blue, yellow and gray silk grosgrain ribbon. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1948/1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library