Hat

Hat of royal blue very fine straw and plastic weave. Domed crown. Overlapping bands of self create a turban effect. Lined in blue fabric with blue grosgrain ribbon inner headband.
Date: 1940/1945
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

Kidskin gloves

Gloves of kidskin; tan; pull-on; daytime; elbow length. Hand written on inside of glove: SM
Date: 1948/1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather gloves

Pair of gloves of kidskin; beige; pull-on; daytime; elbow length. Handwritten on inside of glove: SMM
Date: 1948/1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sleeveless day dress

A) Ivory day dress, hand painted silk flower motif on creme colored dress. Tucked bodice, belted inverted pleated skirt. Side hook closure. B) Matching belt
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of black leather lined in silk Original tag inside indicates gloves were made in the US Original price tag reads "Brights's Paducah / NY 4700 $11.00"
Date: 1945/1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte Hat

Calotte hat embellished with black jet beads and sequins. Two double-looped jet bows in back. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Edna Earle / Original"
Date: 1947
Creator: Earle, Edna
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Nightgown

Nightgown of off white or beige silk charmeuse and chiffon. Full length, empire bodice of gathered silk chiffon creating round neckline and sleeveless profile trimmed in silk charmeuse, full skirt of bias silk charmeuse, unlined.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Nightgown

Nightgown of pale pink silk charmeuse and off-white lace, bodice of two wide panels of machine made bobbin lace that overlap at the center front creating a v-neckline and surplice bodice, sleeveless, skirt of silk gathered at natural waist, full length
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Gloves (child's?) of kidskin; off-white; two 1/4" strips of tan (yellow) leather trim at wrist and base of thumb. Button closure at wrist on palm side of glove. Length: 20.5cm; Width: 8.5cm
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Gloves of black leather. Wrist length; back of hands have three darts. Left glove stamped: "Bacmo / 6 1/4" and "29 / 14"
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Alexette Bacmo Glove Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of doeskin leather; white; 3" above wrist; 3 tucks at hand; stitches around tucks. Label (faded and abraided; barely legible): "Made In ...... / Ex........ / B. Al....." Length: 25cm; Width: 11cm
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Emerald green shirt with red holly and blue berries. Button-down, short sleeved, waist length, convertible collar. Label: Aloha, hand-screened originals
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Aloha
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Long sleeve, blue/gray shirt with print of Congo dancers holding shields and spears in navy blue, red and white. Two front patch pockets with flaps, double button cuff. Label: Personality
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Personality
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Peach silk slip

Slip of peach silk satin with off-white lace trim and tiny pique stitch and floral embroidery at neckline. Empire waistline with gathers below bust; adjustable spaghetti straps; below knee-length.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail Dress

Cocktail dress of aqua silk organza. V-shaped overlap on front bodice. Tea length full skirt. Modified shawl collar gathers at front to form cap sleeves. Bow of self at left waist. Left side covered zipper closure. Lined in light taupe faille.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Spike heel

Brown leather spike heel; pointed toe, gold buckle on vamp strap, insoles marked with script brand in gold "Urbanites" and size information in handwritten ink
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Urbanites
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rope-soled sandals

Shoes with yellow rayon uppers printed with large hibiscus flowers in purples, blues, whites, red, green, etc. Rope soles. Created to match play outfit. No labels or marks.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Turban

Turban style hat made of folds of black velvet. Lined in black fabric with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Union / size label on inside headband.
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Feather hat

Mushroom-inspired calotte hat of black velvet with pointed crown. Headband-type brim is covered in pheasant feathers. Inner headband of black grosgrain ribbon. Designer label: Lecie
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Lecie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beret

Beret of gold crochet covered in small silver disk-shaped beads. Unlined. Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk-like slip

Slip of pink shiny silk-like synthetic with off-white embroidered vines on front-bodice; V-neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps; fitted at waistline; scalloped hemline; below knee-length.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk suit

Creme silk 2 piece suit. A) Yellow jacket with scalloped yoke; four buttons on front; two front pockets B) Matching knee length skirt
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Street suit of gray wool. A daytime or street suit consisting of two pieces. Excellent example of chiaroscuro work. A) Jacket with squared padded shoulders, no collar, and long sleeves. Opening along the central front, the jacket has a series of 5 hook-and-eye closures. A band that extends from upper left, across opening, and secures through a wide loop just below the right shoulder. The jacket is lined in a peach/mauve silk. At center back of inside neckline is designer's label: "Adrian / Original" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Frost Bros. / San Antonio". B) Straight skirt was originally just below knee length, but has been lengthened by the addition of material almost matching the lining of the jacket. The skirt has a center back zipper closure. It is currently unlined, but has evidence of the alterations. No labels, possibly removed.
Date: 1946
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library