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Print dress

Summer suit of textured Enka rayon in pink and black "Fiberset" Holstein cow print with black flies . A) Jacket has two front ties; one at neck and one at natural waist. Two hook-and-eye closures along center front behind waist tie; flip peplum and 3/4 sleeves. Unlined. Built-in shoulder pads. Label: "Adrian / Original" B) Skirt is below knee-length; gored and flared. Waistband of black grosgrain ribbon with hook & eye closure. Unlined.
Date: 1944
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool coat

Purple wool coat with belt. a) Coat of purple wool. Long sleeves. Collarless. Center front opening with three, large self-covered buttons. Two patch pockets trimmed with one matching button and framed in 3/4 inch inserts. Lined in purple silk crepe. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: Adrian / Original b) Self-covered belt with functioning belt buckle. Leather reverse with three punched holes. Stamped "1756 - 14"
Date: 1944
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Billiard Table

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A still life painting of a billiard table.
Date: [1944..1952]
Creator: Braque, Georges
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Billiard Table No.1

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A still life painting of a billiard table and a potted plant.
Date: 1944
Creator: Braque, Georges
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3037 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3037

Butterick pattern 3037 to make a bolero suit with long sleeves, slim paneled skirt, seam details mimicking revers collar, and built up waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3382 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3382

Butterick pattern 3382 to make a one-piece dress with cap sleeves, scalloped front button closure, self belt, and gathered skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

The High Sign

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A linear figure raises her hands. A blue circle in the upper right corner is silhouetted against the white background. The flat figure stands on red ground and an extra large hand is in the upper left portion of the painting.
Date: 1944
Creator: Calder, Alexander
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

"South Pacific" scarf

Scarf of silk with turquoise background with silhouettes of four women dancing in men's sailor uniforms. Lettering: "Get a load of me in South Pacific Mary Martin". Green border of black dancing sailor silhouettes with pink starburst flowers and black abstract dots. Scarf inspired by the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical, "South Pacific," as stated on border of scarf "A COHAMA scarf inspired by the Broadway musical hit 'South Pacific' starring Mary Martin".
Date: 1944/1954
Creator: Cohama
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of wine-colored hammered rayon satin. Wide, bateau neckline trimmed with wine colored ostrich feathers, sequins and bows of matching fabric. Short sleeves. Street length. Ruching at center front of bodice and at center back seam below waist. Left side zipper. Unlined; shoulder pads. Retailer's label at left side seam: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" With matching tie belt, 1 1/4" wide.
Date: Autumn 1944
Creator: Copeland, Jo
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Leaf of the Artichoke is an Owl

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None
Date: 1944
Creator: Gorky, Arshile
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Two Sisters

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None
Date: 1944
Creator: Graham, John
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Felt hat

Hat of grey felt. Short cylindrical crown sits at back on an asymmetric brim. Wide gray grosgrain hatband forms at bow in back. A crescent shaped piece of matching gray felt bordered in gray grosgrain trims the back of the brim with two hatpins having gray felt triangular heads. Point of the hatpins are inserted into kite-shaped pieces of felt. Gray net veil circles the crown. Unlined; gray grosgrain ribbon headband. Retailer label: From the / Design Studio / by Shillito's
Date: 1944
Creator: John Shillito & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture Hat

Picture style hat of black felt.
Date: 1944
Creator: John, John P. & Fredericks, Fred
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Black hat

Picture style hat of black felt. Asymmetrical brim is wider on sides. Fringe of self as trim encircles crown and drapes across brim. Unlined with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "John Fredericks Inc. / New York" Tag at left of designer's label: "Made in America"
Date: 1944
Creator: John-Fredericks
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe. Illusion U-shaped neckline with looped and draped gold beaded bib. Short sleeves; midi length. Shirred detailing down center front of bodice becomes tuck with rounded end at hemline. Half belt on back. Left side and center back zipper closures. Padded shoulders; weight at center front hem. Unlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Date: 1944
Creator: Kiam, Omar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Blouse

Blouse of creme silk crepe with hand-screened figures. Long sleeved, with zippered cuffs, the shirt has a convertible collar and center front opening with three carved circular mother of pearl (simulated?) buttons and one small circular mother of pearl button at collar. The shirt is hand-screened with figures reminiscent of Minoan/archaic Greek figures, including men, women, dolphins, and figures in horse-drawn chariots. Most figures embellished with lines of sequins in complimentary colors, women's dresses with beading as well. Unlined. No labels in garment.
Date: 1944
Creator: Leser, Tina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Vertigo of Eros

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This painting contains unidentifiable objects that appear to float in space among swirling and straight lines. The overall color palette is dark with highlights of red and yellow.
Date: 1944
Creator: Matta, Roberto
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1124 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1124

McCall's pattern 1124 to make a ruffled misses' apron, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5553 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5553

McCall's pattern 5553 to make a misses' blouse with front tucks, optional rounded collar, and back button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail ensemble

Cocktail ensemble. A) Blouse of fuchsia wool jersey. Long sleeves. Banded neckline with placket down the center back and five self-covered circular buttons. No labels in blouse. B) Skirt of black silk brocade. Dirndl style. Below knee length. Center back opening with zipper and 2 hook&eyes on waistband. Unlined. Combined Designer/Retailer label at side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" C) Belt of matching black silk brocade with matching fuchsia wool jersey on reverse. Square self-covered buckle. 2" wide. No label/stamp.
Date: Autumn 1944
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Daytime Dress

Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1944
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jersey dress

Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1944
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cottonwood III

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None
Date: 1944
Creator: O'Keeffe, Georgia
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cartwheel Hat

Cartwheel hat of black velvet with small, flat crown. Wide brim is covered with black feathers radiating from crown. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Edward Paine / New York"
Date: 1944
Creator: Paine, Edward
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library