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Debutante dress

A: Idelwild debutante gown of white slipper satin with tulle overdress embellished with velvet flower appliques. Sleeveless. Underneath is a floor length slipper satin petticoat. B: Tie/belt of white ribbon Size 10
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wood and leather clogs

Beach clogs of painted wood, and red and yellow leather. The thick wooden soles are painted in a marbled pattern of greens and yellows on red ground. The toe-box is formed of two wide crossed leather straps, one red, the other yellow, each affixed to the sole by large-headed nails/tacks. The heels have red silk cord which is threaded through hole passing through the sole and tied around wearer's ankles. The modified French heels are painted to match the rest of the soles. Measurements: Length 23cm Width 7cm Height 8.5cm at heel without straps) Heel 8.5cm (2 7/8") high.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Patterned dress

Dress of red, yellow, and black printed silk; dress is draped from a single piece of fabric; pin tucks and pleats at arm seams and down center front; floor length; collarless; zipper closure at center front with self belt tie; short sleeves; unlined.
Date: 1938/1943
Creator: Gartner, Louise
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tea gown

Tea gown of purple panne velvet with crepe midriff band and sash. Skirt flared in back with triangular gores, ending in small train. Neckline deep V and gathered under bust above midriff band. Padded shoulders, sleeves long and narrow at wrist, but wide at shoulder with folded effect for added interest. Skirt slashed in front. attached scarf Size 12 Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus Co."
Date: 1938/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Robe

Robe of black crochet knit "lace" with pink satin-silk band along neckline, sides of cf opening, and cuffs. Pink band gathered at top of shoulders. No closures. Built-in shoulder pads. No lining. Designer's label on right shoulder pad: "Tula"
Date: 1938
Creator: Tula
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black crepe with butterfly sleeves and collar of light blue satin. Label: Spectator Shorts Inc. / New York
Date: 1938
Creator: Spectator Sports, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bed jacket

Peach colored embroidered net bed jacket, flutter sleeves, loose tie at front, cropped length. Size 10.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bed jacket

Peach colored georgette bed jacket with shawl collar & elbow length sleeves. Outer fabric machine gathered in horizontal rows about 1" apart. Plain self fabric lining. Front snap closing. Size 8-10
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lace negligee

Peach or rosy-beige Schiffli embroidered net negligee in floral motif. V neck bodice, gathered skirt, floor length. Multi-button closing. Puffed sleeves with gathered net insert to widen shoulder, shoulder pads of horsehair. Size 12
Date: 1938/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Riding-stye hat

Hat of brown felt hat in riding hat style. High crown with fold at center back. Hatband of wide brown grosgrain ribbon extends down back. Small narrow upturned brim and brown veil attached to front and forms bows at back. Headband of brown grosgrain; unlined. Elastic band for securing hat to head. Designer's label: Walter Florell / 29 East 53rd New York
Date: 1938
Creator: Florell, Walter
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Girl's dress

Girl's dress of white cotton with purple, blue, and red floral print. Puff sleeves with 1/2" cuffs. Below knee length, A-lined skirt has six gores. Peter Pan collar of white linen edged with scalloped lace. Bound center front opening has closure of two snaps and is trimmed with six white sailboat buttons. Belt loops at sides; belt missing. Unlined.
Date: 1938
Creator: Cornelius, Kate D.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4301 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4301

Butterick pattern 4301 to make a day dress with front button closure, optional sleeve lengths, pleated skirt, and high or v-neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1938/1940
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Special Design Pattern #S-4674 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Special Design Pattern #S-4674

Vogue Special Design pattern S-4674 to make a one-piece dress with fullness at side front skirt with draped diagonal detail, short draped sleeves, and high collarless neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1938/1942
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Blouse

Blouse of Ivory silk chiffon with inverted pleats and gold embroidery. Short puffed sleeves and rolled cuffs. Narrow collar has matching embroidery at ends and scalloped edges. Center front self-covered button closure.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Turban inspired hat of fuchsia pink satin with peaked black satin front. Over draping of fuchsia pink satin and bow in front. Lined in black satin. Black elastic band for securing hat to head.
Date: 1938
Creator: Madame Suzy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Blouse

Blouse of ivory silk chiffon with lace inserts radiating from rounded neckline. Mitered pin tucks between lace inserts. Short puffed sleeves with 1" cuffs. Center front closure with lace trimmed placket and self-covered buttons. String tie extends from piping around neckline. Pin tucks down center back shoulders.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Blouse

Beige silk chiffon blouse, mitered reverse box pleated. Tabs on the front placket.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Blouse

Blouse of ivory silk crepe. Short sleeves with lace inserts on cuffs. Rectangular tucked insets down center front bordered in rows of lace. Shoulder tucks are all hand done. Lace inserts on pointed collar. Center front closure of pearl finished buttons (finish lost on three buttons; bottom button missing).
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Evening gown of pale green chiffon. Bodice has horizontal tucks. Elbow length puffed sleeves have rolled cuffs which are vented and have pointed sewn ends. Banded collar extends to form tie at center front. Left side snap closure.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of salmon pink crocheted lace. Knee length; short sleeves. V-shaped neckline with three blue glass flower shaped buttons down center front of bodice. No closure.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of black velvet with rounded yoke of ivory lace piped in black velvet.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Dress, Jacket, and Muff

Evening ensemble of golden olive green lightweight wool twill: A) Short jacket. No collar, center front opening with 4 hook-and-loop closures. Back has section of bloused fabric giving the effect of a faux hood hanging back. Wide bands of decoration on front, yoke, and on faux "hood" of back, in the form of golden vines of gold braid and leaves and flowers of gold and pearl beads. Fully lined in olive silk crepe. Label at center back inside neckline: "Milgrim". B) Full length evening dress of matching fabric. Sleeveless, wide straps. Moderate neckline with "bow" effect at front. Just below knot of bow is accent of brown mink. Slight train to back of skirt. Side zipper closure. Fully lined in green silk crepe matching jacket. Label inside skirt: "Milgrim" C) Muff of matching fabric. Large trapezoidal shaped muff, the front with two large tiers of mink tails and a large bow with floral pattern in tiny white seed beads accented in gold beads and with scrolling gold embroidery. Zipper compartment on back. Label inside pocket: "This Article / 10 Year Guarantee" "Berlou / Moth / Proofed"
Date: 1938/1939
Creator: Milgrim, Sally
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tricorne

Tricorne of light green straw, black and orange velvet. The hat is designed as a traditional tricorne, or "three-cornered-hat", with a low cylindrical crown of green straw, slightly domed. The wide brim of green straw curls up on three sides, and has cut-back arches at corners. The underside/facing of the brim is lined with black velvet, and edged with a thin band of orange velvet, which is tied in a bow at center top edge of one side. Crown is unlined, but has inner hatband of a striped/plaid fabric. Designer's label inside: "Original / Ruby Ross / California"
Date: 1938/1950
Creator: Ross, Ruby
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pillbox Hat

Pillbox like hat of burnt sienna colored velvet. Standing brim and self bow. Top knot of self as trim. Crown close fitting like a calotte. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label on inside hatband: " Erik Braagaard / Paris / 8 rue St. Florentin" Label attached to top of designer's label: "Made in France" Model label under designer's label (partly illegible): "00 314"
Date: 1938
Creator: Braagaard, Erik
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library