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Bagonghi handbag

Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric decorated on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet pocket designs with white velvet belt buckles; front right “pocket” has gold-tone signature “R” in belt form. 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. One pocket contains plastic tortoiseshell framed mirror stamped “Neiman-Marcus” and card printed “Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sterne Jacobus, Jr.” Stamped:"Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman-Marcus / Leather Lined"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bagonghi-style handbag

Bagonghi style handbag of tan velvet with two intersecting dark brown velvet belts with brass belt buckle. Brass frame with keyhole detail. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold tone chain and “R” links.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beret

Beret of light beige or cream colored angora wool. Machine knit, hand-finished. Italian import. Label sewn inside: "Made in Italy" Measurements: 26cm diameter.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Black pumps

Pump of black embroidered silk, pointed toe, rounded low throat, Markings L&R: "Gianni / C. so Matteotteotti, 5 / Tel. 702-573 - Milano" Measurements: L: 24.5 cm. W: 7.6 cm. H: 13.7 cm. Heel: 7.7 cm, 3 1/4 inches
Date: 1950/1965
Creator: Gianni
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte

Hat of off-white straw embroidery. The hat is styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot") with shaped close crown of off-white straw embroidered with several rosettes of straw, connected by a field of straw. The shaped outer edge is wound with the same straw. The hat is unlined, allowing the underlying mesh to be seen. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" and origin label "Made In Italy".
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Shoes

Pair of red satin evening shoes. The deep red shoes have pointed toes and 3 1/2" stiletto heels which are lacquered red with tiny white dots and embellished all-over with rhinestones. Marked on sole: "6 / 1/2 / B / 05" and "Made in Italy". Label inside right shoe: "Vaccari / Italy Bologna". Stamped inside left shoe: "Made in Italy for / Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Vaccari
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of off-white kid skin leather. Size 7.5 Stamp inside reads Made in Italy Capretto / Lavabile
Date: 1950/1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of royal blue velveteen felt. Somewhat in the cloche style, the hat consists of a cylindrical crown tapering slightly to the flat top. The sides of the hat are covered in a wide band of same fabric which wraps around hat and secures in a giant square buckle covered in same fabric. Hat is unlined, with black grosgrain inner hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hazel Eller - Custom Made" Stamped inside crown: "Borsalino / Antica Casa"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Eller, Hazel
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Bonnet of dark green velveteen. Trimmed in wired roll of self across front brim with bow at right. Two hat pins with square heads of matching fabric. Unlined; green grosgrain headband. Crown stamped: "Vittoria / Florence"
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Vittoria
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black silk crepe with black velvet detail. Deep rounded neckline, shirred sleeves and on bodice forming a cummerbund effect. Full calf-length circular skirt with heavy crinoline lining. Black velvet bands at collar, with bows on shoulders, and running from waist to hem of skirt. Zipper closure at side.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Fabiani, Alberto
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Woven leather handbag

Hand bag of black woven leather; geometric pattern of diamonds and zig zags, twisted handle; gold tone trim at handles and clasp. Black leather lining with 3 inner pockets, one of which is zippered. Measurements: 26cm L, 25cm H, 5cm W.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Roberta di Camerino
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0234.0258]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Social Service Bureau Director for Rome Italy"
Date: November 17, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Arcade]

Photograph of an arcade in Venice, Italy. Three people are visible in the foreground underneath the shaded arcade. More people are visible in the open piazza in the background.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Basilica di San Lorenzo]

Photograph of the rear of a church in Florence, Italy. In the foreground, a seated statue on a pedestal is visible next to the top of an umbrella. The rear nave of the church, part of the dome, and one bell tower are visible in the background.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore]

Photograph of the side view of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) and bell tower in Florence, Italy. The side of the Duomo and bell tower fill the frame with intersecting power lines in the foreground.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore]

Photograph of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) in Florence Italy. A detail view of the building fills the frame. A lamp post intersects the building on the right side of the frame.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute]

Photograph of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, Italy. The basilica is visible in the middle ground surrounded by canals on both sides. A cluster of buildings is visible in the right foreground. Buildings on the other side of the Grand Canal are visible in the background.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Cemetery]

Photograph of a cemetery in Florence, Italy. In the foreground, numerous grave markers are visible; a line of tall trees and distant hillside are visible in the background.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Cemetery]

Photograph of a cemetery in Florence, Italy. In the foreground, numerous grave markers and a concrete path are visible; more graves are visible in the background ascending up the hillside; trees and buildings are visible in the far background.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of off-white satin and boucle stripes with boa and rhinestones. Square silk crepe chiffon dickey surrounded by clear beads and triple circular rhinestones in rectangular form. Three rows of ostrich feathers on hem. Collarless; short sleeves. Center back zipper closure with self-covered button at neckline. Designer label: Tiziani / Roma
Date: 1953
Creator: Tiziani
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Florence]

Photograph of a streetscape in Florence, Italy. People and cars fill the lower foreground. A building is visible behind the cars.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Gates of Paradise]

Photograph of the baptistry doors (Gates of Paradise) in Florence, Italy. The gilded bronze doors fill the frame. A low metal fence is visible in front of the doors. The Baptistry of St. John or Florence Baptistry is located in the Piazza del Duomo.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Giotto's Campanile]

Photograph of Giotto's Campanile in the Piazza del Duomo in Florence, Italy. In the foreground, the bell tower (campanile) is visible with part of the Duomo and another building on the right side of the tower. Power lines intersect the foreground and background. Other buildings are visible in the background.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Giotto's Campanile]

Photograph of the Duomo Bell Tower (Giotto's Campanile) in Florence, Italy. Two buildings frame the foreground. The bell tower and part of the Duomo are seen between the two buildings in the background. The bell tower was designed by Giotto di Bondone.
Date: 1953
Creator: Gough, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library