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

Suit - Jacket and Skirt

Skirt suit of beige linen with bands of beige silk embroidered fan-shapes.
Date: 1949
Creator: Irene
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

D'Orsay Pumps

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. Thick 3 1/2" high 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" The D'Orsay Pumps style of shoes is named after Count d'Orsay, a 19th century leader of French Society.
Date: 1949
Creator: Pandora Footwear
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Cloche style hat of navy blue felt with cream veil in back. Two white pompoms with gold base. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of brown felt. The low, slightly domed crown is almost hidden by the upturned brim. At front facing of brim is large flat brown grosgrain ribbon bow. Around the base of the crown is affixed brown net veiling. The hat is unlined, with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Combined designer's/retailer's label inside: "Leslie James / Designed for Sakowitz / Houston" Manufacturer's style stamp inside crown: "Midi / Imported Velour Body / Made in France"
Date: 1949
Creator: James, Leslie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Pamela or halo style hat of tan ballibuntt straw with brim folded back. Narrow cream colored hatband and netting/veil with small daisies decorate brim. Lined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of gray fur felt. The derby style hat is made of a single piece of stiffened gray fur felt. The low, domed crown is encircled near the base by a band of black grosgrain ribbon, with a bow at back. The 2" wide brim curves upwards at edges. Hat is unlined, and has a band of black grosgrain ribbon inside at base of crown. Attached to the inner ribbon is a small plastic comb to secure the hat to wearer's head. Designer's label sewn to inner ribbon: "Lilly / Daché / Paris New York / 78 East 56th Street, N.Y."
Date: 1949/1950
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Lady's gray felt hat. Styled along the lines of a fedora, the gray felt crown is basically cylindrical with dished top and some shaping to provide a front "prow". Set at top edge of crown at back is a bow of matching gray felt ribbon. Around the base of the crown is a wide band of matching grosgrain ribbon as hatband. The shallow brim is set off-center, wider at front and sides than back. Brim curves down. Inside of hat is unlined, but has inner hatband of cream grosgrain ribbon. Maker's stamp on inner hatband: [Coat of arms] Stetson / Fifth Avenue" Retailer's stamp on inner hatband: "W. A. Green Co. / Dallas, Tex." Size tag sewn to inner hatband: "22 1/2"
Date: 1949
Creator: John B. Stetson Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of dark blue wool felt with pillbox-style crown and stiffened downward brim. Trimmed with wide grosgrain ribbon and shaped net. Designer's label: "Lilly / Daché / Paris New York"
Date: 1949
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of navy felt with eight-pointed brim. Brim lined in white silk. Crown trimmed with navy felt band and grosgrain ribbon with bow in back. Veiled in front. Hatpin in back with head of same felt. Retailer's label inside hatband: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
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

Hat

Hat of dark beige and cream felt. Designed as a modified Breton hat, the low, domed crown of dark beige felt is encircled by a cream velvet tube through which are strung four large dark beige braided flower-head forms. The circular brim is turned up, forming a "wall" around the crown. The brim is overlaid with a narrow band of black lace net veiling, with scattered "fuzzies" on some of the intersections. The underside of the brim is lined in cream velvet. The crown is unlined, and there is a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Retailer's label inside: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave at 58th St."
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of navy felt. The low, domed crown is encircled at the base by a "rope" of cream velvet which forms a twisting form at front left. The rope has scattered white bugle beads throughout. The small brim is curved downwards, and is wider at front and sides than at back. The underside of the brim is lined in cream velvet, and the crown is unlined. The hat has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label: "Made to order hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
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

Suit - Jacket and Skirt

Suit of taupe wool consisting of: A) Jacket. Single breasted with closure of two large, plastic, textured taupe colored buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar and long, set-in sleeves. Two pleated plackets at sides of waistline with bound openings create loops for belt. Lined in matching silk jacquard of "Christian Dior" pattern. Designer's label at inside left opening: "Christian Dior-New York, Inc." Evidence of removed label at center back neckline. B) Skirt. Slightly A-lined with left side zipper and hook & eye. 1" waistband. Lined in rust colored silk crepe. C) Self-covered belt with rectangular buckle. 1-1/2" wide. Stamped on reverse: "16 Christian Dior / New York, Inc"
Date: 1949
Creator: Dior, Christian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat Dress

Coat dress of navy silk faille with padded hips. Notched collar; single button closure. Long sleeves with vertical pleat across back shoulder to each sleeve hem. Lower mid-length skirt. Two crescent shaped pieces of fabric at hips with faux pocket detail gives the appearance of a separate jacket. Designer's label on inner right waist side seam: "Christian Dior/ New York/ Original" Tag above designer's label: "Fall 1949" Retailer's label on back of neck: "Neiman-Marcus/ Dallas" Belt of matching navy leather. Stamped on back of belt: "10 Christian Dior / New York"
Date: 1949
Creator: Dior, Christian
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

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

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

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

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