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Lace dress

Dress of brown silk overlaid with black lace. Brown layer is sleeveless/strapless. Lace layer with short sleeves. Center back zipper. Designer's label at inside back lower zipper: "Nathan-Strong" Retailer's label at inside side seam near hem: "Bonwit Teller"
Date: 1949
Creator: Nathan-Strong
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool suit

Suit of golden brown wool. AA Jacket of golden brown wool. CF opening with two buttons low near hem; 3/4 sleeves; fully lined in green crepe. B) Skirt of same; mid-length; partly lined in green crepe; with front box pleat; side zipper. Two labels in jacket. Retailer label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York", behind which is stitched a second label with hand-written notes on buyer, date, and style: "Mrs Rose L Lloyd, 6-1-49, 94329" Single label in skirt, same style of label as second label in jacket, with different notes: "Mrs R. Lloyd, 6-24-49, 94328"
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk suit

Creme silk 2 piece suit. A) Yellow jacket with scalloped yoke; four buttons on front; two front pockets B) Matching knee length skirt
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gold ballgown

Embroidered gold satin ballgown; sleeveless; straps; green and brown embroidery on notched neckline, natural waistline, full bias skirt, side zipper, lined. Retailer Label pt 1: Bergdorf / Goodman / on the plaza - New York Retailer Label: pt 2: Made to Order / Bergdorf / Goodman / on the plaza - New York
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Knit ensemble

Black knit ensemble with cotton pique accents. Consists of: A) Jacket (top) with white cuffs and collar; six covered buttons down front; two front pockets Designer's label at inside back collar: "Henry / A La / Pensee" B) Matching calf-length black skirt with looped trim at top.
Date: 1949
Creator: Pensee, Henry a la
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gingham dress

Day dress of black and white gingham. Collarless. Shot batwing sleeves. Skirt cut with peg top at sides and gathered in back with set in fan shaped fullness. Black button trim at front yoke and at zippered closing at hip in back.
Date: Spring 1949
Creator: Fath, Jacques, 1912-1954
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Black wool crepe beaded cocktail dress. Short sleeved, straight skirt. Brown bugle beads and sequins hand-sewn all over. Brown taffeta sash.
Date: 1949
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Pair of brown suede D'Orsay Pumps. The shoes have brown suede rounded toe box and heel area, but are open at sides to the sole. Small inverted V cut at front creating "peep-toe" effect. On top of vamp is sewn on brown suede "tie" forming the effect of a bow. Brown suede ankle strap. 3 1/2" thick spike heel covered in brown suede. Marked inside heel of both shoes: "17061-1 / 6 S / 11310X"; Stamped on sole of both shoes: "Pandora / Footwear" Measurements: Size 6S; 22 cm. long; 7.4 cm. at widest; 17.5 cm. at highest; Heel: 8.8 cm. (3 1/2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: Pandora / Footwear Right Shoe: Pandora / Footwear
Date: 1949
Creator: Pandora
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool ensemble

Day suit. A) Jacket of green knit wool. Short, with long sleeves. B) Blouse of rust-orange knit. C) Tweed skirt, street-length. D) Caplet of material matching skirt, forms a hood.
Date: Autumn 1949
Creator: Henry a la Pensee
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pink evening dress

Evening dress of pink nylon marquisette and lace. Full-length, sleeveless, with wide, rounded neckline and bertha collar of layered tiers of marquisette and pink lace. V-shaped extension of bodice at waistline, skirt gathers into the waistline. Skirt with outer layer of pink net marquisette with applied flounce of pink lace starting above knee at front, and dipping to sides and back. Under-layer of pink nylon with internal flexible hoop 9 1/2" above hem. Center back zipper opening. No labels in garment.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embellished handbag

Handbag in satchel inspired style of black wool with front of black velvet appliqué and multicolor beading atop needlepointed flowers in shades of pink. Handle of matching black wool; inverted frame. Brass flip clip closure. Lining of black faille with two pockets, one zippered. Four domed brass feet. Maker's label: Hand Decorated Original / by / Veldoré / of Houston, U.S.A. Measurements: 39cm L, 24cm H, 7cm W
Date: 1949
Creator: Veldore
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Handbag

Purse of dark brown suede in satchel shape. Brass frame dips slightly along top; flip clip closure. Single handle of matching brown suede. Lined in merlot/brown faille; double patch pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 6 1/2" Height: 4", without handle Height: 10", with handle Depth: 4 1/4"
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening purse

Purse to cocktail dress ensemble of satin brocade. D) Evening bag of green silk taffeta in pouch style. Single wrist loop handle of self trimmed with large matching bow at front. Zipper closure with matching silk pull tab. Lined in green faille; two patch pockets within. No labels.
Date: 1949
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Navy blue two-piece suit of wool consisting of: A. Fitted jacket with Peter Pan collar. Tab at top of jacket under neck extends two inches past center and buttons on left side with two round buttons. Jacket center opening has one hook at center and one button at waist. Full-length sleeves made in one piece with jacket front and back. Gusset under arm for ease of movement. Right sleeve is decorated with blue and grey stripe pattern which extends up sleeve and across onto tab. Vertical stripe starts from back waist and runs down front, forming plaid at shoulder and is gathered into a narrow band at waist. Stripe continues to hem of jacket and has fold of striped fabric coming from under band to form scarf-like effect. Back is made in 6 sections with plaid design at shoulder and stripes running horizontally and vertically and ending before the absolute center. Band at waist is continued on back right, but does not reach jacket center. Inside lined with blue silk. Designer's label at center back inside neck: "Adrian / Original" Retailer's label along left inside flap of opening: "The Fashion / Ben Wolfman Inc. / Houston" B: Blue straight skirt …
Date: 1949
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959 & Stout, Pola
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw calotte

Calotte style hat of tan milan staw with small rolled brim around three sides. Trimmed with two tan pom pom clip-on style earrings with gold bases; one pom pom under brim, one above. Light brown veil; hatpin with straw head. Headband of tan grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Retailer's label: Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Avenue at 58th St.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2928 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2928

Simplicity pattern 2928 to make a teen one-piece dress with tucks at waistline, gored skirt, and various necklines, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1949
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7716 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7716

McCall's pattern 7716 to make a blouse with gathered round yoke, front button closure, rounded collar, and long or short set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1949
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Advance Fashion News, August 1949 (open access)

Advance Fashion News, August 1949

Advance Fashion News pamphlet with illustrations of various women's and children's designs illustrated in black, white, and blue tones.
Date: August 1949
Creator: Advance Pattern Co.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library

Corduroy dress

Tan corduroy dress. short sleeves, knee length, large v-neck, flaring collar.
Date: 1949
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hatlet

Calotte of beaded hot pink satin. Brimless, the crown of the hat is shaped somewhat like a letter "K", the back of the K fitting across the head from ear to ear, while the arms extend to the back of the head. The whole is embellished with pink bugle beads, gray/green seed beads, and pink heart-shaped and teardrop shaped rhinestones. Lined in white and gold brocade in floral motif. Plastic comb affixed to center front inside edge to secure to wearer's head. Designer's label at center of inside crown: "Edna Mye / Dallas" Accompanied by two hatpins with heads covered in same hot pink satin.
Date: 1949/1959
Creator: Mye, Edna
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Navy blue toque made of veiling and decorated with white rhinestones. Neiman-Marcus label
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Rust brown blue and black plaisley print wool crepe dress with attached belt/sash.
Date: 1949/1950
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Sweater dress of maroon colored ribbed jersey wool.
Date: Autumn 1949
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of brown silk damask in fine diamond pattern. A) Dress in wrap-around style. Asymmetric neckline with wide, shawl collar on the left. Street length. Opening buttons on bodice at left with 4 circular, brown buttons and bound buttonholes, hook & eye at natural waist and two snaps where skirt attaches to peplum. Peplum is asymmetric and longer on left. Long dolman sleeves with underarm gussets and folded back cuffs. B) Belt of black leather. Rectangular self-covered buckle. Stamped on reverse: "12"
Date: Autumn 1949
Creator: Dior, Christian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library