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Note

Print of a handwritten note of design measurements.
Date: 1946
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Gown

Evening gown of black crepe with maroon sequin trim. Full-length. Bodice of thin net covered with swirling pattern of magenta purple sequins. Rounded neckline. Short sleeves with shoulder pads. Empire waist has set-in waistband with added butterfly-shaped panel below set-in panel on front. Flared skirt, bias-cut. Left side opening (closure missing); bodice has center front opening with 5 snaps and hook & eye at neckline. Unlined. Designer's label at inside waist: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" "Made in Paris" label sewn below designer's label.
Date: 1946
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fez

Fez-style hat of red felt. The cylindrical crown has a flat top into which the sides are pleated to form a rosette with a central circle from which extends the black cord tassel. Unlined.
Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Feathered hatlet

Headband covered with light blue feathers sprinkled with white rhinestones. Bound in light blue grosgrain; lined in light blue fabric.
Date: 1946
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

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

Pumps

Ladies black suede sling back platform high heel shoe with ankle straps. Raffia/bead flowers and lady design on peep toe front and platform sides.
Date: 1946
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
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1685 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1685

Simplicity pattern 1685 to make a one-piece dress pattern, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk robe

Peignoir robe of pink textured satin. Elbow length sleeves; surplice opening to left with wraparound skirt; full length. Gathers at natural waist. Line of openwork fagoting at front sides from shoulders to ruffle at hem. Skirt opening and hem have ruffle of machine embroidered net lace with pink scalloped edges and embroidered lilies of the valley. No labels.
Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of black felt with wide brim that curls up in front to reveal black fur as trim. Wide, low crown. Black grosgrain ribbons at sides for securing hat to wearer's head. Unlined with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Maker's label on inner headband: "Mathias"
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: Mathias
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw hat

Hat of tan straw hat with beige net hatband. Velvet & silk flower trim at front right. Asymmetric brim is narrower in back. Hatpin with floral head. Headband of yellow/green grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Retailer's(?) label: Henrys / Dallas
Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail ensemble

Cream satin cocktail ensemble with leaf and flower print A) Short jacket. short sleeves, opens center-front, but no method of closing B) Dress with buttons down the back. knee length, sleeveless Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus C) Matching sash. ~1.5 inches wide
Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Shoes of brown snakeskin and green reptile. Designed with a very slightly pointed toe, the peep-toe toe-box is made of two pieces, the inner piece of brown snakeskin, the outer piece of green reptile, both edged with plaited border of two leathers, the snakeskin overlapping the reptile, forming a point. The toe with thick platform, the sides of which with three horizontal bands of leathers, green lower reptile, center band of plaited leathers, the upper of brown reptile. Open sides, the sling back formed with openwork interlaced leathers, secured with small gilt metal rectangular buckle. The set-in French high heel is covered in brown snakeskin, with vertical plaited band of colored reptile leather running vertically along back edge. Stamped in both shoes: "ce qui se porte" / Gainsbourough / 1128 Lincoln Road / Miami Beach, FLA.
Date: 1946
Creator: Gainsborough Ltd.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1638 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1638

Simplicity pattern 1638 to make a two-piece dress with neckline variations, peplum, extended shoulders, and slim skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6658 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6658

McCall's pattern 6658 to make a one-piece dress with tie or notched collar with front button closure, long cuffed sleeves, and narrow skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat made of white stitched, quilted cotton. Crownless. Hat constructed of circular piece with tucks at left and right back. Interior wire support covered with matching grosgrain ribbon. Maker's label: "Henrys / Dallas"
Date: 1946
Creator: Henry's
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1571 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1571

Simplicity pattern 1571 to make a one-piece dress with scalloped neckline, front button closure, various sleeve lengths, and narrow skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cotton overblouse

Overblouse of white birds-eye pique cotton. Center front closure of six plastic buttons with white centers. Tabs at rounded neckline and waist have matching buttons at V-shaped ends. Cap sleeves. Unlined; shoulder pads. No labels.
Date: 1946
Creator: Gainer, Florence
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3861 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3861

Envelope for a Butterick pattern to make a one-piece dress with V-shaped button front bodice and six gore skirt; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: Butterick Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of red straw. Styled with aspects of both a cloche and a bonnet, the hat has a domed crown of red straw that is partly encircled at the base by a band of red velvet to which is affixed sprays of artificial flowers (Roses, violets?, and others), cherries, and leaves. The narrow brim turns down around front and sides, and is cut short in back. Around sides and front is green mesh veiling. Hat is unlined, with red grosgrain inner hatband.
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of tan/light brown felt. The hat is somewhat in the style of a cloche, with an irregular "partly delfated" crown. At front is a small section of brim which turns up and extends vertically. At back of hat is a small vertical band of same material, with pointed ends. Designer's label inside: "Marcelle Rousseau / Dallas"
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: Rousseau, Marcelle
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sailor-style hat

Sailor style inspired hat of navy straw hat with white grosgrain bow in front. Hatpin with velvet head. Lining under brim of grosgrain matching bow. Headband of navy grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Retailer's(?) label: Jacqueline / Dallas
Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall Pattern #6524 (open access)

Envelope for McCall Pattern #6524

Envelope for a McCall ladies' and misses' pattern to make a smock in two lengths with convertible collar, center front button closure, patch pockets and optional belt; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library