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Dress coat

Coat of beige crepe wool; turned back collar and cuffs with brown linen; mid-calf length; 4 buttons of metal with rhinestones; buttons to waist; reinforced skirt is stiff; waistline at natural waist; angled princess line from arm hole; shoulder dart; welted button holes and pockets; brick red lining.
Date: 1951/1955
Creator: Dell-Mann
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

Red print dress

Dress of dark red silk with all-over black print of small black leaf clusters with medium and heavy lines creating depth. Deep and wide v-neckline, elbow-length set-in sleeves, natural waistline, full full-length skirt, back low scoop neckline with round insert embellished with black leaf-like embroidery over ten pompom knot and loop closures above a short zipper, fully lined.
Date: 1951
Creator: Benenson, Fira
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bridal lingerie ensemble

Bridal lingerie ensemble of ivory rayon and lace. A) Nightgown. Full length with wide lace shoulder straps. Styled with wedding bow and bell appliques on lace bodice and at hem of nightgown. Hem is slightly flared with added 9" lace border. Label at center back: "Styled by / Godfried / 36" and "Fine / Rayon / Fabric" on back of tag. B) Robe of matching fabric. Full length; elbow length lace sleeves and lace cuffs. Bodice has lace front and yoke with insert of 2" wide lace under bustline giving empire effect. Closure of two hook & eyes on lace insert below bustline and blue ribbon tie at neckline. Label matching gown. C) Tie belt for robe of 5/8"pink ribbon and 1-1/2"blue ribbon.
Date: 1951
Creator: Godfried
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dinner dress of black rayon crepe with interlaced bateau neckline forming a deep U on interlaced back. Below knee length. Sleeveless; standard four dart bodice. Scalloped inserted waistline. Center back zipper closure; unlined. B) Self-covered belt with rectangular buckle; 1/2" wide.
Date: 1951
Creator: Reig, Ben
System: The UNT Digital Library

Miao headpiece

Miao people, China, Festival Outfit E) Crown. Ornate headpiece formed of very thin sheet silver, decorated with repoussé. Decoration includes openwork horses and riders, dimensional floral forms, floral items set "en tremblant" on springs to shake and tremble as the wearer moves, dragon forms, butterflies, etc. From lowest edge is suspended a fringe of conical silver beads. Crown is tiara form, not a closed circle, with loops at sides to tie around wearer's head. No marks.
Date: 1951/2000
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cloche hat with feathers

Cloche inspired hat of olive green fur felt with peach and gold ostrich feathers. The domed crown is encircled by a "cloud" of peach and yellow gold ostrich feathers which covers the narrow brim of pale ocher felt. The brim is wired and faced in a concentric circle of matching olive green fur felt. Unlined; green grosgrain ribbon headband; elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label: RegalleMaker's inside: Regalle
Date: 1951
Creator: Regalle Shoppe
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Label for Ensko Silver Cream]

Label for Ensko Silver Cream. It is round. The background is silver. The text and border are cobalt blue. It states that the cream is "for cleaning silver and gold" and includes directions for using it.
Date: 1951
Creator: Ensko
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Label for Dessaux Fils Vinegar]

A label for Dessaux Fils vinegar. It's round with some portraits and text announcing "Yearly Sales 3 Million Gallons" at the base. The label is green in the center with a thick yellow outline and a thinner green outline at the very edge. It says "Established 1789 / Manufacturers of Choicest Vinegars / Dessaux Fils / Orleans". Red words stamped on the label say "Made in France".
Date: 1951
Creator: Dessaux Fils
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hat

Pillbox inspired hat of red velvet with 1 1/2" rim and slightly domed crown. Red feather trim on front right with overlapping red velvet. Velvet covered wire loops at sides to secure hat. Lace interior lining. Designers Label: "Amy / New York" Measurements: L: 18.5 cm W: 20 cm H: 4.5 cm
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Pillbox inspired hat of blue crochet covered entirely in black and iridescent palettes and tiny metallic blue rings. Straight sides with peaked crown. Lined in black felt; black grosgrain headband.
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Light brown spiraled straw hat that shapes to a gentle point extending out from the forehead. Slightly domed crown. Green grosgrain ribbon headband; green elastic cord for securing hat to head.
Date: 1951
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Television suit

Lounging ensemble (TV suit) of jersey wool in royal blue with black paisley print.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
System: The UNT Digital Library

Robe

Robe of striped pink nylon. Button closure down front. Floor length.
Date: 1951
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of off-white and pink striped cotton with rose bud motif.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embroidered hat

Hat for ensemble in bowler style of mauve felt covered in orange “Neiman-Marcus” embroidery.
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hostess mules

Multi-colored striped grosgrain slip-on pump with cording. rosette on vamp Right Shoe Markings: "Created by Jerro / New York / Hostess Mules"
Date: 1951
Creator: Jerro, John L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Dress

A) Day dress of red/orange chiffon printed with design of square polka dots. Modified shirtwaist style with wrap around closure. Below knee length; short sleeves with 1" cuffs. B) Belt of black velvet. No labels in either item.
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Daytime coat of beige linen. Single breasted with three cream colored, circular, plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Long, raglan sleeves with 4" cuffs. Notched collar. Street length. Side slit pockets. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside right seam of lining under arm hole: "Christian Dior / Paris / Made in France"
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian
System: The UNT Digital Library

Krizia-style Hat

Krizia-style hat of black lace over black straw.
Date: 1951
Creator: Chanda, Michael Roy
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Red silk taffeta dress with print of white line/dashes. A) Cocktail dress of red silk taffeta print. The print is of short white lines/dashes, scattered over the entire garment. Short sleeves, collar with rounded "points". Dropped waist, with a wide panel of same fabric with vertical stitching between bodice and skirt. "Tiered" skirt, with a flounce of same material gathered at bottom of dropped waist and continuing to about knee-level. Skirt gathered at dropped waist, under the flounce. Center front opening with 5 small circular self-covered buttons. Zipper at left side from under arm to dropped waist. Unlined. Inner ivory grosgrain belt/petersham with single hook and eye at left side. Seam where flounce joins skirt reinforced on interior with horsehair band. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Thin belt of cream leather covered in matching fabric. Rectangular buckle covered in same fabric. No marks on belt.
Date: 1951
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of pea green straw. Formed of a coil of tightly braided straw, the hat has a high domed crown and brim that slopes slightly downwards. The base of the brim is encircled by a wide band of artificial white flowers, which almost covers the brim. The edge of the brim is embellished with bands of the same straw braid, sewn across the edge. The hat is unlined, with inner green grosgrain ribbon hatband and elastic cord to help secure to wearer's head. Label inside: "Regalle"
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of pale pink velvet with pink roses and carnations. The flat-topped, cylindrical crown is encircled with artificial pink roses and carnations, totally covering the sides of the crown. The wide brim slopes down steeply. The hat is lined in a pale pink satin, the brim is lined with the same pale pink velvet. The hat has an inner pink grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label inside: "Regalle"
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bridge Hat

Bridge hat of navy blue straw. The cylindrical crown has a domed top section, and is encircled at the base by a wide band of off-white grosgrain ribbon, with two self bows at front left and right. On front section of the band are applied three applique "club" shapes of navy blue and off-white. A fourth applique is set on the front of the brim. The brim is a four-lobed quatrafoil, emulating a club shape, the back lobe truncated somewhat. The outer edge of the brim is rolled under. Underside of brim lined with off-white grosgrain fabric, inside of crown lined with black fabric, and with an inner off-white grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St"
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library