Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4263 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4263

Simplicity pattern 4263 to make a one-piece dress with detachable trim, overlapping bodice, flared skirt, and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4236 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4236

Simplicity pattern 4236 for a child's suit and blouse with front button closure, pleated skirt, and long sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hatlet

Calot hatlet of navy straw "leaves;" navy blue veil.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4139 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4139

Simplicity pattern 4139 for misses' and child's apron with front bib, back ties, gathered skirt, and pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4256 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4256

Simplicity pattern 4256 to make blouses with convertible collar, front button closure, and variety of sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4421 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4421

Simplicity pattern 4421 to make a girl's flared skirt with pockets, sleeveless jumper, and lumberjacket with front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7918 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7918

Vogue pattern 7918 to make a bodice-front blouse with yoke, various collars, and long or short set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jersey dress

Dress of dark green wool jersey felt with V-neckline and rounded collar; short sleeves; fitted waistline; two draped flap pockets at hips; lower mid-length. Designer Label: Samuel Winston / by Charles James
Date: 1953
Creator: James, Charles & Winston, Samuel
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress and coat ensemble

Ensemble consisting of: (A): Jacket of dark blue and black wool check, bat wing sleeves, revers collar, no closure, bolero length, lined in black silk. Label: Adele Simpson (B): Dress of black wool jersey, surplice bodice with draped detail at bustline creating empire waist, seam and two gathers at natural waist, lined in black silk, center back zipper, three hook and eye closures at back neckline (C) Belt of leather covered in self, rectangular buckle
Date: 1953
Creator: Simpson, Adele
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall-Winter 1953 (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall-Winter 1953

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.
Date: Autumn 1953
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hat

Hat in the style of a derby completely covered in various shades of hot pink leaf-shaped cut outs of velvet, satin, and other fabrics. Cylindrical crown, up-turned brim. The hat is lined in hot pink faille and has a pink grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Sewn into the inner hatband is a homemade(?) hand embroidered label: "Jo Bailey Hats" Measurements; 27 cm. front to back; 26 cm. side to side; 11 cm. from lowest point of brim to top of crown.
Date: 1953/1963
Creator: Weatherby, Josephine Bailey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Dusty pink peau de soie calot; with roll around hat; pink velvet rose as trim; veil.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral calotte

Calotte of green netting trimmed in white silk and velvet roses at around the brim. Green velvet covered wire frame. Lined in green lace net. Retailer label: The / Smart Shop / Houston Designer label: Mr. Rickie / Original
Date: 1953
Creator: Mr. Rickie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 3, 1953-1956 (open access)

Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 3, 1953-1956

Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.
Date: 1953/1956
Creator: Texas Fashion Collection
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library