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[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, January 8, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, January 8, 1964]

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner explaining that his order is being sent by air mail and enclosing an invoice for 3 poplin shirts.
Date: January 8, 1964
Creator: Froger & Cie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Paul David, December 14, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Paul David, December 14, 1964]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Paul David requesting that shirts be made of desired specifications and airmailed separately as gifts.
Date: December 14, 1964
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dress ensemble

Suit dress of red raw silk. a) red jacket has short sleeves; white collar; novelty chrome fastenings; lined with pure silk; b) dress has sheer white organza sleeveless bodice with cowl/roll collar. Red skirt with double inverted pleats and natural waistline. Label: Size 5 LOUIS FERAUD, Paris, France
Date: 1964
Creator: Féraud, Louis
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the David firm, May 20, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the David firm, May 20, 1964]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the David firm in Paris, France expressing his condolences after getting news that they would be shutting down.
Date: May 20, 1964
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Feather headpiece

Headpiece constructed as small waterfall of pink coq feathers attached to very small wired oval frame with one inch wide wired extension to hold feathers higher atop head. No markings.
Date: 1964
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Froger & Cie, Chemisiers, November 24, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Froger & Cie, Chemisiers, November 24, 1964]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jean Paul David of Forger & Cie, Chemisiers ordering some new shirts, and asking to be sent samples of the material and to have a price quoted.
Date: November 24, 1964
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Homage to Picasso" shoe

"Homage to Picasso" commemorative shoe designed by André Perugia under the Charles Jourdan label. Shoe heel and bed of heel is made up of two angular pieces that are light and dark gray leather. Heel lining of black suede. Leather ankle strap closes with a screw having a metal triangle tip. Toe has plastic foot appliqué with red leather strap going over toes. Metal shank stamped "Charles Jourdan" connects heel and toe sections. On bottom of shoe: "Chaussure A. Perugia inspire de Picasso 1950 muse Charles Jourdan No 11" Translation: André Perugia shoe inspired by Picasso museum in 1950 Charles Jourdan No. 11
Date: 1964
Creator: Perugia, Andre
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suede boots

Boots of black suede. Over-calf-height, square-toed. Lace up front with three rows of eyelets at bottom and 15 hooks above. Block heel is covered in black suede. Lined in off-white kid leather and with a rubber and leather sole. Marks: Impressed in rubber sole: "Made in France" Stamped on lining inside: "Charles Jourdan / Paris" and "8 1/2 2A 468069 LE" Measurements: 25 cm. long; 9 cm. at widest; 45 cm. at highest; Heel: 6.4 cm. (2 1/2") high along axis with cap.
Date: 1964/1969
Creator: Jourdan, Charles
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool day dress

Day dress in shift style of off-white wool knit. Knee length; short sleeves. High front yoke with small V at center front. Empire seaming. Side seam slit pockets run through center front of dress to form one continuous pocket. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in cream silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courreges / Paris" Label at back neckline to left of zipper: "Made In France"
Date: Autumn 1964
Creator: Courrèges, Andre
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jean Schmitt, January 27, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jean Schmitt, January 27, 1964]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jean Schmitt thanking them for the New Years greeting card.
Date: January 27, 1964
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean Schmitt to Harris L. Kempner, January 1964~] (open access)

[Letter from Jean Schmitt to Harris L. Kempner, January 1964~]

Handwritten letter from Jean Schmitt to Harris L. Kempner wishing him and his family a happy New Year and apologizing for not sending it sooner due to his military service.
Date: 1964-01~
Creator: Schmitt, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner, April 22, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner, April 22, 1964]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner discussing the checks that arrived and deposited into her account
Date: April 22, 1964
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History