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Skirt suit
Skirt suit of chocolate wool with velvet cuffs. A) Fitted jacket of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Single breasted with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar of brown velvet with self fabric lapels. Long sleeved with turn-up cuff of brown velvet and two small self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on each sleeve. Lined in brown taffeta. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell B) Skirt of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Wide, flared A-line with 10 panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with center back lapped zipper and hook & eye closure at waistband. Lined in brown taffeta.
Date:
1948
Creator:
Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Skirt suit
Woman's suit of khaki green wool knit. A) Jacket has small collar. Center front closure with 5 buttons of gold glitter and silver sequins. Bodice has multiple decorative darts from waist to hips in front and back. Long straight sleeves. B) Skirt is straight in matching fabric.
Date:
1948/1949
Creator:
Maurice Rentner, Inc.
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Satin gown
A) Evening gown of bright brown satin and black velvet with matching brassier. Form fitted bodice of brown satin narrows at waist and dips to a center front seam, where fabric is gathered and drapes down to full-length; black velvet skirt surrounds center front fabric and creates a fullness at hips. Handwritten cloth tape label in skirt: "Charles James 47" B) Brassier. Designer's Label: "This is an original / Madame Adrienne / 35 other pat. pend. / pat. 3072879"
Date:
1948
Creator:
James, Charles
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lord & Taylor, December 29, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lord & Taylor discussing the return of pajamas for a bigger size and different color.
Date:
December 29, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Maurice C. Thompson, June 18, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Maurice C. Thompson discussing Kempner not knowing when he could use the service of William Murphy of Willsboro to travel as Kempner is going to Lake Placid for several days, but Kempner assures that he will be in New York and see Thompson.
Date:
June 18, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William N. Enstrom to I. H. Kempner, December 17, 1948]
Letter from William N. Enstrom to I. H. Kempner wishing Kempner a happy Christmas and New Years.
Date:
December 17, 1948
Creator:
Enstrom, William N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Maurice Thompson, June 14, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Maurice Thompson discussing the transportation arrangements for the Whiteface Inn guests to West Port and asking about a bus service that could transport from West Port to Lake Placid.
Date:
June 14, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. G. Sampson to I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1948]
Letter from G. G. Sampson to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's biography that will be featured in the 1948-49 International World Who's Who and informing Kempner that if he wants a physical copy that he should order the book now.
Date:
August 30, 1948
Creator:
Sampson, G. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, June 18, 1948]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States discussing a notice on I. H. Kempner's account covering Kempner's premium notice and an overlooked cash dividend that Kempner uses in paying the premium.
Date:
June 18, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William N. Enstrom, December 20, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William N. Enstrom discussing Enstrom writing to Kempner for the Christmas season and discussing oppression and injustice in Europe and Asia.
Date:
December 20, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henrietta Leonora Kempner to De Pinna Company, January 9, 1948]
Letter from Henrietta Leonora Kempner to De Pinna Company discussing a pajama set that Kempner returned and asking for a response regarding the exchange.
Date:
January 9, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Henrietta Leonora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rhoda Thompson Durfee, January 16, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rhoda Thompson Durfee thanking Durfee for the thoughtful birthday gifts she had sent.
Date:
January 16, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Doubleday One Dollar Book Club, March 11, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Double One Dollar Book Club discussing paying a subscription and a gift membership for Gladys Kempner.
Date:
March 11, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Doubleday One Dollar Book Club, September 23, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Doubleday One Dollar Book Club discussing a check from Mrs. Kempner that was missing money and advising opening an account for Gladys Kempner.
Date:
September 23, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Davis to I. H. Kempner, October 25, 1948]
Letter from John W. Davis to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's upcoming trip to Lexington and informing Kempner that he can't make it to Lexington due to court engagements.
Date:
October 25, 1948
Creator:
Davis, John W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Davis, October 22, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Davis discussing meeting up in Lexington and expressing hope in seeing Davis again.
Date:
October 22, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Davis, October 30, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Davis discussing a possible eye surgery for Kempner and expressing that in Kempner's next New York trip, he wants to meet with Davis, despite their busy schedules.
Date:
October 30, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marc Vosk to I. H. Kempner, December 14, 1948]
Letter from Marc Vosk to I. H. Kempner discussing local reports surrounding the United Nations and the Palestine situation.
Date:
December 14, 1948
Creator:
Vosk, Marc
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard Carr, December 4, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard Carr discussing a pamphlet titled "The International Situation" and a speech that Kempner was asked to deliver at the Bicentennial Celebration.
Date:
December 4, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George S. Butler, January 14, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to George S. Butler thanking him for the birthday flowers sent by his "friends and associates at the Bank of New York".
Date:
January 14, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Valerie Bettis, May 22, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Valerie Bettis congratulating Bettis on her successful career and explaining how he wants Bettis to meet his daughter, Cecile Kempner.
Date:
May 22, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bolger, October 11, 1948]
Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bolger claiming Charlie's aunts, Texas nephews and nieces are all confident in a brilliant New York debut, with hopes that it will express sincere good wishes and success.
Date:
October 11, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. A. Kaye to I. H. Kempner, October 18, 1948]
Letter from S. A. Kaye to I. H. Kempner discussing the biography of Kempner that will be admitted into the 1949 Edition of Business Executives of America and asking for any corrections to the biography.
Date:
October 18, 1948
Creator:
Kaye, S. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Bank of the Manhattan Company, December 24, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Bank of the Manhattan Company thanking everyone for sending individual Christmas cards and reflecting on living during momentous moments and tragedies in history.
Date:
December 24, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History