Skirt Suit

Two-piece gray faille moire wool and nylon suit. Jacket is long, with wide notched collar, is double breasted, has bound button holes, and buttons below waist. It has a sculptural double-breasted front panel, that maintains a vertical linear center front, rounded shape visually flanks stomach area. The skirt is straight; slightly below knee length.
Date: 1950
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble in black and oatmeal colored wool, consisting of: A) Jacket: Semi-fitted wool in abstracted herringbone weave with black and oatmeal yarns running double throughout; moderately rounded neckline with asymmetrical mandarin collar; full-length raglan sleeves with overarm seam and undersleeve; double breasted front opening with eight round, plastic, oatmeal colored buttons and four bound buttonholes supplemented by single hook & eye inside lap at waist; vertical welt pockets on front lined in black silk; fully lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside collar: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" and "Made in France". Retailer's label at inside side seam: "Neiman-Marcus" B) Dress: Knee length dress; bodice of black wool gauze with jewel neckline; sleeveless; lapped center front opening with four round self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by single snap and hook & eye; bodice gathers into seam at natural waistline; gathered hip yoke of same gauze; straight skirt of matching herringbone has three snaps at center front opening; folded hem; gauze is lined in black silk organdy; skirt is unlined.
Date: 1954
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cartwheel Hat

Natural straw cartwheel or picture hat. The wide, slightly floppy, brim slopes up to the low circular domed crown. Around the crown is a black silk scarf attached in three places with black bows, with trailing section off of the back of the brim.
Date: 1956
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Monastic dress of red and black floral printed cotton.
Date: 1958
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Two-piece dress

Ensemble. The skirt is of heavy gold felt covered with black floral lace, which has been heavily "beaded" with sequins. Side zipper closure, and two side-seam pockets. Retailer's label inside skirt on side seam: "Neiman-Marcus". With black velvet belt, which is marked on reverse: "16 Charming Belts. 6406", "This / 'Bac-A-Belt' backing / guaranted by / Good Housekeeping" / wash or clean / as garment". The accompanying blouse is of black silk jersey with half length sleeves and gathered detail at scoop neckline. Center back zipper closure that extends full length of the garment. Inner waistband of grosgrain ribbon with hook and eye closure. No labels in blouse.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail Dress

Cocktail dress with black wool bodice and plaid skirt.
Date: 1952/1957
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat in the form of a modified turban. The slightly flattened conical crown is flat across the top, with a roll at top and bottom. The lower brim gently undulates, forming lower areas at sides. The whole is covered in gold braid, spirals of black and gold ribbon, various colored rhinestones and blue/green/opalescent beads. The hat is lined in black satin(?), with black grosgrain inner hatband. Designer's label sewn into crown: "Lilly / Daché / Paris New York"
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Shoes

Pair of red satin evening shoes. The deep red shoes have pointed toes and 3 1/2" stiletto heels which are lacquered red with tiny white dots and embellished all-over with rhinestones. Marked on sole: "6 / 1/2 / B / 05" and "Made in Italy". Label inside right shoe: "Vaccari / Italy Bologna". Stamped inside left shoe: "Made in Italy for / Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Vaccari
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Pumps

Pair of slip-on evening pumps. Grey/green leather sole with clear vinyl upper, the upper trimmed at vamp with a 4-row band of rhinestones. Spike- or stiletto-style heels formed of clear Lucite embossed with vertical bands of foliate forms and with metal heel-cap. Blind-stamped into sole at ball of feet: "80 M 6641 / 3218-V678". Right shoe stamped: "Joléne / Hollywood Inspired / Made in U.S.A." The Joléne Hollywood Inspired brand/label was manufactured by the Tober-Saifer Shoe Manufacturing Company of St. Louis.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Tober-Saifer Shoe Manufacturing Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Pair of pumps. The open-toed shoes have vamps formed of black leather covered in a rhinestone-covered black fabric "bunched" at center with a circular rhinestone-set black metal button. Silver leather and elastic "spring-o-lators" linings. 3 1/4" black plastic spike heels set with rhinestones. Written inside vamp of each shoe: "6 1/2 [illeg.] / 1616ind / 6486" Stamped on each lining: "Neiman-Marcus" and "Spring-o-lators / Pat Pend"
Date: 1955/1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Pair of metallic leather pumps.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

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This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows the curvilinear stairs and ceiling with dramatic lighting.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

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This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows the curvilinear stairs and ceiling with dramatic lighting and some vending areas.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

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This sweeping interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows counters and curvilinear windows.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows the curvilinear windows and counters.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

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This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows close detail of the ceiling construction.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

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This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows ceiling, counters, and flight arrival and departure boards.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States

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The exterior of the synagogue is composed of large triangular shapes.
Date: 1953/1959
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States

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The exterior of the synagogue is lit in the early dusk hour and the details of the roof are outlined.
Date: 1953/1959
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States

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The interior structure and the seating area are expansive.
Date: 1953/1959
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of white straw and navy blue/black embroidery appliques. The domed crown is of finely woven white straw. The narrow brim turns up at the edges, somewhat irregularly, and is edged in dark navy blue/black embroidery appliques that cover upper and lower parts of the brim. The inside of the crown has a dark navy blue/black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hazel Eller - Custom Made". Accompanied by two short hat-pins, one with a head covered in matching straw, the other with a simulated pearl head.
Date: 1953
Creator: Eller, Hazel
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte Hat

Hatlet of straw and velvet.
Date: 1955
Creator: Green-Field, Benjamin B., 1898-1988
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fan

Folding-style fan with molded plastic sticks and guards and printed paper leaf. "U" shaped bail ring at bottom. Leaf is printed on one side: "Neiman Marcus - Fashion Exposition / Sept 1950 / Dallas _ Texas".
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Toque

Toque of off-white artificial straw. The toque, formed as a low cap, has a flattened circular crown of artificial(?) off-white woven straw, which is divided into 4 unequal segments by two bands of crossing yellow velvet ribbon. At the front, where the bands of ribbon turn under to the brim are affixed two sprays of artificial flowers. The base of the crown bends under and out and back in to form a tiny brim. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of off-white grosgrain ribbon around inside base of crown. Inside the hat, one at either side, are triangular wire pieces covered in matching yellow velvet ribbon to help secure the hat to wearer's head. Affixed to the inner hatband is a black elastic cord to help secure the hat to wearer's head. Sewn inside crown is maker's label: "Marion Vallé / New York". The hat is accompanied by a short hatpin, the head covered in yellow velvet to match the ribbon.
Date: 1955
Creator: Vallé, Marion
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library