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Sportswear ensemble

Ensemble. A) Top of blue knit. Square neckline, short sleeves. Center back zipper. No labels in top. B) Skirt of white straw, pale gray/blue velvet, and multi-colored brocade ribbon with pale blue ground. Street length, horizontally striped, alternating the various materials. Zipper. Attached velvet "tie" for waist. Lined No labels.
Date: 1955
Creator: Bartolli
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of silk jersey knit in green and blue "Pucci-inspired" abstract print with Bessi signature in print. Long sleeves; mid-length; rounded neckline. Inserted waist band; band at neckline and hem match waist. Center back zipper. Unlined. Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in Italy Fabric/care/size label: "Commercial dry clean only / Do not use chlorinated solvents / 100% pure silk made in Italy / 10".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bessi, Averado
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear to W. H. Louviere, April 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear to W. H. Louviere, April 8, 1955]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to W. H. Louviere discussing the details of a labor contract.
Date: April 8, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pearlized pumps

High heels; white pearlized kid with fuschia inlay in slit vamp detail. pointed toe. stilletto heel Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 7 cm. H: 9 cm. not including strap Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/4 inches) Markings: "Neiman Marcus / Hand sewn / made in italy" Left and Right shoe: "BRUNO / MAGLI / BOLOGNA / MADE IN ITALY"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bruno Magli
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bauletto handbag

Handbag in bauletto style of cesellato velvet in green geometric patchwork motif on red background. Single handle of metallic gold. Green velvet rectangular inverted frame with gold tone front opening and pull tab ring plunger closure. Lined in red leather with four pockets and one zipper pocket all lined in red moire silk. Designer's mark: "Made in Italy / By "Roberta" / di Camerino" Measurements: Width: 14 1/4" Height: 11 1/4" without handle Height: 15 1/4" with handle Depth: 4 3/4"
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening handbag

Evening handbag in bagonghi inspired style of red silk satin with scrolled gold decorative trim of metallic gold along top of front frame. Brass frame with ball twist closure. Brass coin purse with scroll and filigree edges hangs from center front of handbag; ball twist closure; lined in red satin. Single handle of matching satin loops through rings on gold tone frame. Lining of red satin with two patch pockets. Designer's stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta " / Di Camerino Width: 10 1/4" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Height: 10 3/4 with handle Depth: 2 1/2" b) Double sided mirror. Measurements: 2" x 2 1/2"
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Handbag

Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric with two signature “R” initials on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet. Rectangular inverted frame covered in fabric matching body of bag. Gold tone plunger style closure. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold tone clips and chain links. Inner compartment of blue leather has zippered pocket and two patch pockets. Stamped: Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman-Marcus / Leather Lined
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet handbag

Handbag of red cesellato velvet with black and red design. Contoured handle in matching velvet. Brass push knob style plunger closure. Lining of black leather with zipper pocket, two patch pockets, and four circular item (lipstick) holders. Combined designer/retailer stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta" / Di Camerino / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus Measurements: Width: 14 1/2" Height: 11 1/2", without handle Height: 15", with handle Depth: 1"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet handbag

a) Handbag in satchel-style of red cesellato velvet in an open basket-weave design against an ivory silk background. Exterior pouch pockets are bound in red velvet (binding detaching). Double handles of red velvet cord. Hinged brass frame with push button plunger style closure at side of frame. Fully lined in red leather with two interior patch pockets and one zippered pocket. Combined designer/retailer stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta" / Of Camerino / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus Width: 12 1/4" Height: 9 3/4", without handle Height: 13", with handle Depth: 2 3/4" b) Card case or wallet of red leather. Measurements: Length: 2 3/4" Width: 3 1/2"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte

Hat of beige felt/velor. Styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), the hat has a domed beige felt crown "stacked" on another domed form of the same felt. The outer crown is "cut open" and "peeled back", to reveal the crown below. The lower edge of the crown is rolled up and in to create the appearance of a narrow rolled brim. The hat is unlined, with an inner dark beige grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hattie Carnegie / Casual" Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Neiman-Marcus" Supplier's mark stamped inside crown: "Riviera / Finest Quality / Velour / Made in Italy"
Date: 1955
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte

Hat of green felt. Styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), the hat has a domed green felt crown, and a brim that folds up around the crown, extending almost as high as the crown in front. At the base of the crown, within the area of the brim, is a gather of brown veiling/netting that runs about 3/4 of the circumference of the crown. The hat is unlined, with an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband at the inside base of the crown. A stitched mark on the hatband indicates the front of the hat. Designer's / Retailer's combined label: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc / Original / Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus" Stamped inside crown: "Made in Italy"
Date: 1955
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Breton Hat

Breton hat of deep red fur felt. The cylindrical crown is flattened at top, and is encircled at the base by a wide band of horizontally pleated peau de soie silk satin. The wide brim is curved out and up around the crown, and is lined/faced with same fur, while the part of the brim facing the crown is faced with deep red fabric. The crown is unlined, with an inner deep red grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label inside: "Styled by / Coralie" Stamp inside crown of the maker of the felt body: "Selene / HB / Body made in Italy"
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Coralie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Scarf

Scarf of beige silk printed with crest inspired design of an orange-brown lion above two dark green heraldry helmets with plumes. Rolled hem of olive green. Maker's label printed in corner: Echo Measures 27'' x 26''
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Echo
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Satin pumps

Ankle-strap heels of brown satin; faille heels and straps; faille trim crosses vamp forming an X; rounded toe; gold buckle; 3" set-back heels. Measurements: L: 26.3 cm. W: 8.1 cm. H: 8 cm. without strap Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings L&R: "Ferragamo / Salvatore / Florence Italy"
Date: 1955/1960
Creator: Ferragamo, Salvatore
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk pumps

Ankle-strap heels of brown satin; faille heels and straps; faille trim crosses vamp forming an X; rounded toe; gold buckle; 3\" set-back heels. Measurements: L: 26.3 cm. W: 8.1 cm. H: 8 cm. without strap Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings L&R: "Ferragamo / Salvatore / Florence Italy"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Ferragamo, Salvatore
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Stiletto shoes

Black satin stiletto heel with rhinestone and gun metal beaded embroidery Markings: L&R- "Salvatore / Ferragamo / Florece Italy"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Ferragamo, Salvatore
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of off-white fur felt. The crown of the hat is shaped as low, domed tear-drop, the point curving down along the back of the wearer's head. The tightly rolled brim follows the shape of the crown, and creates a "tail" at back of head. The hat has an inner off-white grosgrain ribbon hatband, and a black elastic back-strap to help secure it to wearer's head. Accompanied by two hatpins, the heads covered with matching felt. Designer's label: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"
Date: 1955~
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of brown/burnt ocher fur felt. The hat is designed with a low, domed, saucer-shaped crown set into the wide, downwards-curving bowl-shaped brim of same material. The hat rests on the head with an inner ring which extends down from crown, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. At sides are black grosgrain covered clips to help secure hat to wearer's head, and a black elastic strap to secure hat around back of wearer's head. With two hatpins, the heads covered with matching fur felt. Designer's label inside: "Eleanora Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"
Date: 1955~
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

A) Cocktail dress of open black knit lace with fan-line zig-zag pattern throughout. Batteau or off-the-shoulder neckline with small sleeves (lining creating illusion sweetheart neckline), natural waistline, full skirt, side sipper. B) Slip or underdress of light brown or tan taffeta, strapless, creating an illusion sweet heart neckline under sheer lace overdress, natural waistline, side zipper, unlined. Label: Mode Anna Giovannozzi, Firenze.
Date: 1955
Creator: Giovannozzi, Anna
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Telegram from Kempner to Ingrid Warburg Spinelli, January 7, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Kempner to Ingrid Warburg Spinelli, January 7, 1955]

Telegram sent by Kempner to Ingrid Warburg Spinelli informing her that communication may be uncertain and may require further detail and authority consult.
Date: January 7, 1955
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Kempner to Mrs. Ingrid Warburg Spinelli, January 10, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Kempner to Mrs. Ingrid Warburg Spinelli, January 10, 1955]

Telegram sent by Kempner to Ingrid Warburg Spinelli claiming Harris is absent and they cannot change a decision.
Date: January 10, 1955
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Mattioli & Ghedini, March 7, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Mattioli & Ghedini, March 7, 1955]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mattioli and Ghedini discussing I. H. Kempner III's upcoming trip to Milan and requesting that they show him around.
Date: March 7, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. I. H. Kempner III, May 13, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. I. H. Kempner III, May 13, 1955]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III discussing various people in Europe and other general points of information.
Date: May 13, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, July 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, July 21, 1955]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston sharing information about Mattiolis family and Mr. Clerc, who will be helpful for their t5rip to France and Italy.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History