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Booties

Women's flat shoes with brown leather sole, patent leather cream insole with designer's marks. Cotton blended fabric covers the whole foot up to the cinched ankle where there are two small straps of the same fabric to tie behind heel with a vertical seam down center and a slightly pointed toe. The fabric has a geometric pattern with aqua, blue, purple and periwinkle colors with illegible font randomly throughout pattern, the pattern mimicking mosaic tiles and with the name "Emilio" throughout. Designer's marks on each sole: "Creation / Albion / Florence / Made Expressly / For E. Pucci" Measurements: Length: 24 cm Width: 8 cm Height: 9 cm Heel: n/a
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of silk jersey knit in green and blue "Pucci-inspired" abstract print with Bessi signature in print. Long sleeves; mid-length; rounded neckline. Inserted waist band; band at neckline and hem match waist. Center back zipper. Unlined. Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in Italy Fabric/care/size label: "Commercial dry clean only / Do not use chlorinated solvents / 100% pure silk made in Italy / 10".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bessi, Averado
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

Dinner dress of and green chiffon and net, and black crepe. Sleeveless bodice of green chiffon with wide low scoop neckline. Net overlay on bodice is heavily encrusted with beads and rhinestones. Ankle length narrow black crepe skirt attached at hip line. Harem overskirt of green chiffon has vertical folds/pleats, is open at front, and is lined in black crepe matching skirt. Overskirt can be turned up to form a cape, with armholes, and a single button closure at front throat. Designer's label: "Veneziani / Milano / Made in YTRU"
Date: 1957
Creator: Veneziani
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embroidered shoes

Heels of gold kid leather embroidered with white beads and scalloped edge to give the effect of lace. Stilletto heel, pointed toe. Markings: L- "Made in Italy / For / Neiman-Marcus" R- " Hand Sewn / Merli / Bologna"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Merli
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening handbag

Evening handbag in bagonghi inspired style of red silk satin with scrolled gold decorative trim of metallic gold along top of front frame. Brass frame with ball twist closure. Brass coin purse with scroll and filigree edges hangs from center front of handbag; ball twist closure; lined in red satin. Single handle of matching satin loops through rings on gold tone frame. Lining of red satin with two patch pockets. Designer's stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta " / Di Camerino Width: 10 1/4" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Height: 10 3/4 with handle Depth: 2 1/2" b) Double sided mirror. Measurements: 2" x 2 1/2"
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gold-toe pumps

Spike heel pump of black suede with gold toe. Measurements: L: 24.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 14.5 cm Heel: 7.5, (3 in.) Markings: L- "Made in Italy / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus" R- "Custom made in / por Italian / workshop / design by Evins"
Date: 1957
Creator: Evins, David
System: The UNT Digital Library

Handbag

Purse of smooth black cotton sateen in structured rectangular shape. Accordion pleated bottom; inverted rectangular frame. Brass plunger button closure; single short strap of matching fabric. Gray leather lining with black fabric trim; three pockets. Oval shaped mirror backed in gray leather. Designer stamp: Nettie Rosenstein Stamp on interior: Made in Florence / -Italy- Measurements: 20cm L, 17.5cm H, 5.5cm W
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie
System: The UNT Digital Library

Handbag

Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric with two signature “R” initials on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet. Rectangular inverted frame covered in fabric matching body of bag. Gold tone plunger style closure. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold tone clips and chain links. Inner compartment of blue leather has zippered pocket and two patch pockets. Stamped: Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman-Marcus / Leather Lined
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat in modified pillbox style of chocolate brown velvet. Hatband of 2" brown grosgrain ribbon forms flat bow in front with double knot and brown veiling which knots in the back with two matching brown velvet tassels. Brown grosgrain ribbon headband. Lined in felt. Stamped: Body Made in Italy / Corona
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Sharon
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather handbag

a)Handbag of metallic leather with black, gold, yellow, and green florentine design; one handle with closure, fasteners, and inner frame trim of metallic gold and two inner rouched pockets. Width: 8" Height: 6", without handle Height: 8 1/4", with handle Depth: 1 3/4" Stamp inside reads: "MADE IN ITALY" b) Wallet of black fabric c)Mirror of glass material
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather pumps

Spike heel of black leather, pointed toe with angled stitching on vamp emphasizing a low pointed throat, moderate stiletto heel. Measurements: L: 24.5 com W: 6.5 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8.2 cm, (3 1/8 in.) Markings: "Mario di Napoli / made in Italy" R- "Made in Italy Expressly for Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Mario de Napoli
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather pumps

Spike heel of black leather, pointed toe, angled topstitching on toe. Measurements: L: 24.5 com W: 6.5 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8.2 cm, (3 1/8 in.) Markings: "Mario di Napoli / made in Italy" R- "Neiman marcus"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Mario de Napoli
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather purse

Mallette style purse of dark chocolate brown leather with brass hardware. Flap opening with slide closure and key on handle; inverted frame. Interior elastic pockets on sides are pleated. Four domed brass feet. Includes coin purse of chocolate brown leather matching purse. Rectangular frame; brass ball twist closure. Designer stamp: Nettie Rosenstein Origin stamp: Made in Florence / Italy
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather shoes

Pair of shoes of polished beige leather. Designed in a modified Oxford style, the shoes have a rounded toe, and rows of decorative holes punched across vamp and around edge of upper, between brown stitching. A strap crosses at ankle to secure shoes to wearer's foot. High stacked heel of dark brown tapers slightly to base. Partly illegible stamp on underside of shoe, includes "Made in Italy". Measurements: Length: 22 cm. Width: 7 cm. Height: 14 cm. Heel: 9 cm.
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Metalic jacket

Coat of metallic gold woven textile, hip length, standing collar, no closures, set in sleeve, dropped shoulder seam, three-quarter length sleeves, lined in black. Label: Fabiani Rome, Made exclusively in Italy for Neiman Marcus, handwritten label reading "Fabiani, $495, Fall 1951"
Date: Spring 1951
Creator: Fabiani, Alberto
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Occhiate" dress

Dress of silk knit printed floral and geometric "Occhiate" or design in purple, beige, yellow, orange and blue; "Emilio" signature in print. Fitted bodice and short sleeves. Round neck and zipper at back.
Date: 1955
Creator: Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pearlized pumps

High heels; white pearlized kid with fuschia inlay in slit vamp detail. pointed toe. stilletto heel Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 7 cm. H: 9 cm. not including strap Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/4 inches) Markings: "Neiman Marcus / Hand sewn / made in italy" Left and Right shoe: "BRUNO / MAGLI / BOLOGNA / MADE IN ITALY"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bruno Magli
System: The UNT Digital Library

Quilted leather handbag

Handbag of white leather in windowpane patchwork, machine quilting design. Double handle. Spring snap closure of metallic gold with beaded chain pulls on front and back opening. Interior of white leather with slip pocket on one side and zipper pocket on opposing side; zipper pocket lined in satin. Includes double-sided oval mirror; measures 2 7/8" x 2 3/8" Retailer label: Made in Italy / for / Neiman-Marcus Measurements: Width: 10 3/4" Height: 7 3/4" without handle Height: 11 1/4" with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Red handbag

Pouch style handbag of red leather. Single split handle of self material attached by fasteners of metallic gold; snap closure tab trimmed in metallic gold. Lined in black leather with one zipper pocket lined in black moire silk. Retailer's stamp: Made in Italy / for / Neiman Marcus Measurements: Width: 12" Height: 7 3/4" without handle Height: 16" with handle Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk pumps

Ankle-strap heels of brown satin; faille heels and straps; faille trim crosses vamp forming an X; rounded toe; gold buckle; 3\" set-back heels. Measurements: L: 26.3 cm. W: 8.1 cm. H: 8 cm. without strap Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings L&R: "Ferragamo / Salvatore / Florence Italy"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Ferragamo, Salvatore
System: The UNT Digital Library

Slingback pumps

Sling back pump of black satin with bow and rhinestone buckle. Measurements: L: 22 cm W: 7 cm H: 8 cm Heel: 7cm (2 3/4 in.) Markings: L- "made in Italy / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus" R- "Bruno Magli / Bologna made in Italy"
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Magli, Bruno
System: The UNT Digital Library

Spike heel pumps

Spike heel pump of black suede with petit point flowers on toe and heel Measurements: L: 24.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/16) Markings: L- "Merli / Bologna / Hand Sewn / Made in Italy" R- "Made in Italy / for / Neiman Marcus / Hand Sewn"
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Merli
System: The UNT Digital Library

Stiletto shoes

Black satin stiletto heel with rhinestone and gun metal beaded embroidery Markings: L&R- "Salvatore / Ferragamo / Florece Italy"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Ferragamo, Salvatore
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet handbag

Bagonghi style handbag of soprarizzo velvet in green and purple with black leather trim. Center front design resembling the sun; single handle of black leather. Rectangular frame is covered in black leather. Central slide plunger closure with pull tab and two side rectangular slide plunger closures (slide to outside edge of bag to open). Lining of black leather with two patch pockets and one zipper pocket. Designer stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta" / Of Camerino Measurements: Width: 10 1/2" Height: 5 1/4", without handle Height: 8 1/2", with handle Depth: 5 1/2"
Date: 1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
System: The UNT Digital Library