Child's dress

Child's sailor dress of white jacquard cotton. Long sleeves with broderie anglaise lace at hem. Sailor collar with V-shaped yoke insert which wraps around left shoulder; standing neckline of lace matching sleeve hem and insert on sailor collar. Center front placket has left side opening with button closure (all buttons missing). Belt loops at sides (belt missing). Unlined.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, plain weave. Lining/inner layer of same. Accompanied by original paper advertising/care note. Stamped on reverse: "Van Heusen / Patents Jan.22.1918 July 5 1921 / Phillips-Jones Corp. / Makers U.S.A." "67532" "Van Jack / No Starch / Iron Flat While Damp" "16 1/2"
Date: 1921/1929
Creator: Van Heusen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, plain weave. Lining/inner layer of same. Stamped on reverse: "Van Heusen / Patents Jan.22.1918 July 5 1921 / Phillips-Jones Corp. / Makers U.S.A." "16 / 583" "Van Jack / No Starch / Iron Flat While Damp"; "16 1/4"
Date: 1921/1929
Creator: Van Heusen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture Hat

Picture hat of finely woven black straw. The low, domed crown is encircled at its base by a narrow ribbon of black velvet onto which are sewn along front and sides 10 oval, black plastic (?) buttons. The ribbon is tied at back of crown, with bow and trailing ends. The wide brim extends out and slopes/curves down slightly. The hat is unlined, with inner black headband and a cord to help secure to wearer's head.
Date: 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hand-painted handkerchief

Ladies' handkerchief of cream-colored silk with hand-painted pink floral detail in right corner. Floral design accented with graduated sprays of dots with pink centers. Circular corner cutouts and scalloped corner at floral design. Edge of handkerchief and decoration outlined in gold glitter paint. Measures 8.5" x 8.5"
Date: 1920/1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hand-painted handkerchief

Ladies' handkerchief of cream-colored silk with hand-painted detail in right corner of woman in a bathing suit with cape and concentric circle back design. Female figure outlined in silver glitter paint and crenelated edges of handkerchief outlined in multicolored glitter paint. Measures 8.5" x 8.5"
Date: 1920/1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hand-painted handkerchief

Handkerchief of pale yellow silk hand-painted with red flowers in each corner with green leaf and stem. Cut out flower corners and scalloped edges. Edges and floral design bordered in gold paint. Measures 9"x9"
Date: 1920/1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Satin scarf

Scarf of black (silk?) satin. Long, narrow rectangle of black satin, the two short ends with multicolored embroidery of floral and foliate forms. Each short end with long fringe of same colors as embroidery. Measurements: 252 cm. long 29 cm wide 21cm long fringe
Date: 1925/1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Baby girl's white batiste cotton dress with lace and squared drawn work at the pin tucked neckline. Matching lace and drawn work at the cuff of the short puffed sleeves. Double row of squared drawn work around hem. Center back closure of three tiny mother-of-pearl buttons and loops. Cloth tape with blue script embroidered name: "Barbara Howell", for whom it was made.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Filigree shoe buckles

Shoe buckles. Openwork floral filigree design. Stamped: Made in France
Date: 1920/1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reticule purse

Drawstring reticule of blue silk covered with strings of cobalt glass beads with five tiers of ultramarine bead loops. Beaded tassel at bottom consisting of sphere of ultramarine beads and tassel of cobalt blue bead loops. Opening of bag edged in purple silk and lined in blue silk. Opening with doubled blue cord through five small rings of blue painted wood(?). Tag inside bag: Made in / Czecho Slovakia
Date: 1920/1930
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sequin dress

Dress of peach net covered in iridescent sequins. Wide, deep V-neckline with thick straps. Sleeveless. Scalloped hem, edges trimmed with rose colored glass beads. Sequins follow a sweeping, zigzag and scallop pattern all over the dress. Label at top of back neckline: "Hand Made in / Paris, France"
Date: 1925/1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ostrich purse

a) Purse of brown ostrich leather with black leather topstitching on sides. Brass frame and flip clip closure with pull tab in intricate floral motif. Single handle has detached and is stored inside purse. Lined in brown leather with two patch pockets. Frame stamped: Patented / Oct. 5, 1959 - May 15, 1917 / July 23, 1918 Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 6 1/2" without handle Depth: 1" b) Wallet/coin purse of brown ostrich leather with snap closure on flap. Measurements: 3 1/2" x 2"
Date: 1920/1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5398 (open access)

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5398

Pictorial pattern 5398 to make a coat with a side front button closure, single breasted, one-piece sleeves, and mid-calf length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1920/1929
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Neck scarf

Neck scarf of light gold chiffon with "watercolor" flowers in red, purple and green. Gold silk fringe at ends measures 8" long. Measures approximately 13" x 55" excluding fringe.
Date: 1925/1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Belt or necklace

Belt/necklace of faceted iridescent purple "carnival glass" beads. Four strands; flat-braided; ball and tassel at each end. 70 inches including tassels.
Date: 1920/1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Clutch purse

Clutch purse in envelope style of slate blue and white fine cording. Silver circular closure. Lined in slate blue moire; two slip pockets. Contains envelope style change purse of matching blue moire lined in ivory faille. Stamped inside: Made in France
Date: 1920/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embellished gloves

Gloves ivory kid leather gloves with brown and gray embroidery. Hands have inside seaming; 3 darts on top; darts highlighted by rows of gray chain-stitching with ivory dots woven in; wrists have sewn on cuffs; cuffs feature strip of pale off white leather; embellished with geometric and circle embroidery in brown thread; snap under wrist creates keyhole underneath as well. Stamped inside in purple ink: "Made in Belgium / Real Kid". 22 cm. wrist to tip of fingers; 8 cm. wide at cuff.
Date: 1922/1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweater vest

Sweater vest of maroon wool knit. Side welt pockets; center front button closure. Label: "Cox Moore / Made in England"
Date: 1920/1970
Creator: Cox Moore
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7482 (open access)

Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7482

Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7482 to make a "sweet girl graduate" dress with paneled short skirt and bertha collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1920/1925
Creator: Fashionable Dress Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7483 (open access)

Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7483

Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7483 to make a graduation dress with cape collar, bow closure, and skirt with back dip, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1920/1925
Creator: Fashionable Dress Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7503 (open access)

Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7503

Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7503 to make a dress with circular flounce skirt and attached vestee, and left-side opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1920/1925
Creator: Fashionable Dress Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7387 (open access)

Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7387

Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7387 to make a dress scarf collar, hip yoke, and folded draped asymmetrical skirt detail, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1920/1925
Creator: Fashionable Dress Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7451 (open access)

Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7451

Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7451 to make a dress with scarf collar, bishop sleeves, short skirt, and asymmetrical details, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1920/1925
Creator: Fashionable Dress Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library