Petticoat

Petticoat of maroon taffeta with two tiers of 1-3/4" black horsehair braid. One inch waistband. Center back opening closed with hook & eyes. Two curved panels at hips are gathered at the hem. Unlined, with 3-1/2" band of black stiffened net at interior hem line. Combined designer/retailer label on inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of pink straw. The open crown is of woven pink straw, as is the wide oval brim. At the front of the hat is a cluster of artificial flowers in pink velvet and green fabric. The hat is unlined, with two inner hatbands of grosgrain ribbon at the base of the crown - one band pink, the other of cream. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "3410 Oak Lawn / Bernie A. Cahn / Dallas, Tex" Accompanied by a single short hatpin with a tan straw woven head.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Cahn, Bernie A.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fur felt hat

Hat of beige fur felt. The high, domed crown is wrapped by a wide silk satin ribbon woven in a Madras-inspired plaid of olive green, orange, yellow, red, and tan. The ribbon extends for a significant distance off of the back of the hat to become streamers, and is held at the back of the crown by a circular conch of white shell. The asymmetric brim is set off-center, with wider sections at front/right and shallower sections at back/left. All edges turn up, with a higher area at front/right. The hat is unlined, retaining much of the pelt on the underside of the brim and inside the base of the crown.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Men's Hawaiian shirt of rayon in faded blues and greens with Japanese pagoda and Mount Fuji motifs. Center front button closure; collared. Patch pocket at left breast. Label: Aloha, hand-screened originals
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Aloha
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of black leather lined in silk Original tag inside indicates gloves were made in the US Original price tag reads "Brights's Paducah / NY 4700 $11.00"
Date: 1945/1965
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of nylon; sheer; black; 1/2" braid at wrist. Length: 22 cm; Width: 8.5 cm Designer Label: Fownes Make Size Label: Nylon / Made in USA / 7
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Fownes
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beret

Beret style hat of ochre colored chenille yarn. Retailer's label on inside crown: " Alexander & Oviatt / Los Angeles"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture Hat

Picture hat of light tan straw. The hat has a high, conical crown that is flattened at top. The wide straw brim curves up slightly from base of crown, then curves gently downwards to edge. At back of crown is large navy blue grosgrain ribbon bow, and around the top of the hat is a "cloud" of navy blue veiling. Hat is unlined, with inner light tan grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, and a black elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label inside: "John Frederics Inc / New York"; "Made in America"; and size label "22".
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: John, John P. & Fredericks, Fred
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fedora

Hat of rich brown felt, styled as a fedora. Crown somewhat cylindrical, flattened at top, with slightly indented top square panel. At base of crown is 2" wide band of light brown/beige grosgrain ribbon, with trailing ends. Medium-width brim of same felt, turned up at back and sides, down slightly at front. Unlined, but with inner reddish brown grosgrain ribbon hatband, and attached black elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label at inner hatband: "Hatnegie Hats Inc. / New York" Style label: "5226" Size label: "21 1/2"
Date: 1945
Creator: Hatnegie Hats Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Garrison Cap

Hat of black and brown suede. Brim-less. Style resembles a garrison cap. Lined in black fabric with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Evelyn Varon / Model" Union label at left of designer's label.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Varon, Evelyn
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of colored knitted yarn. Tall, conical crown with flattened top. Crown has horizontal bands of knitting in browns, blues, and beige, alternating with bands of "puffed" yarn areas of blue, pink, beige, and brown. No brim. Unlined, but with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "John Frederics Inc / New York" and "Made in America".
Date: 1945/1948
Creator: John, John P. & Fredericks, Fred
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bow tie and cummerbund

a) Cummerbund of black silk satin that reaches to 4 1/2" in width and has gold/brass clamp for closure device. Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus" b) Bow tie of black silk satin that reaches to 2 3/4" in width and a has black metal hook closure. Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus".
Date: 1945/1975
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of tan straw. The low, domed crown is of a basket-weave of straw with inter-woven plaits of straw, giving scallop or scale textures. Around the base of the crown, running along the sides and front, are clusters of artificial grapes and leaves. The narrow straw brim "waves" around the crown, undulating up and down. Unlined, with tan grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Retailer's label inside: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fur coat

Coat of leopard fur. Hip-length, long sleeves. Trimmed in black leather. Two front pockets. Center front closure of six black leather covered buttons with additional hook and loops. Notched collar. Fully lined in black satin with name embroidered on right side: "Anne Steakley". Retailer's label at center back inside neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1945/1970
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of leather; tan; elbow length; 3 tucks on top of hand; 4" opening; 3 button closure. Designer Label: Made in France / Harry Size Label: 5 3/4 Retail Label: Made in France Exclusively for Neiman Marcus Length: 40cm; Width: 9.5cm
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Harry
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Emerald green shirt with red holly and blue berries. Button-down, short sleeved, waist length, convertible collar. Label: Aloha, hand-screened originals
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Aloha
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beach ensemble

Beach ensemble of tan cotton printed in black lace and net motif. A) Beach robe. Hip length; long sleeves; revers neckline; padded shoulders. Lined in black terry cloth with patch pocket at left side opening. Reversible. Designer label: Caltex / of California / Howard Greer / Design B) Matching halter top. Tie closures at back neckline and center back. C) Matching shorts. Tie trim on center front waistband. Center back zipper closure.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fitted jacket

Fitted jacket of black faille with 3" round collar forming narrow revers in front. Single breasted with five self-covered buttons, first and last button are larger than buttons in between; bound buttonholes. Two bound slits at left shoulder (for pin or corsage?). Two faux rounded flap pockets at the hips. Long suit sleeves with 3 3/4" rounded slits. Lined in white satin; padded shoulders. 4 3/4" slit and darts in back. Designer/retailer label: Irene / exclusively for / Neiman Marcus
Date: 1945/1960
Creator: Irene
System: The UNT Digital Library

Vest

Ladies vest of white pique cotton trimmed in white rick rack. Faux welt pockets at sides. Closure of pearl shank buttons. Unlined. Designer label: Nova O'Brien Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop
Date: 1945
Creator: O'Brien, Nova
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail Dress

Cocktail dress of black chiffon.
Date: 1945
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of black and red wool knit.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
System: The UNT Digital Library

Scalloped gloves

Gloves of yellow cotton suede. Elbow length; wide edge; mousquetaire look; scalloped outer edge.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
System: The UNT Digital Library

Chesterfield coat

Woman's Chesterfield coat of navy wool. Single breasted with hidden button fly closure; bound buttonholes. Notched lapel with black velvet collar. Long two-piece sleeves with two nonfunctioning buttons on vented cuff. Welt pocket at left breast. Single vent at center back with hidden button closure. Lined in navy silk crepe. Embroidered label at center back neckline: "The first and original / Woman's Chesterfield coat / Designed by Helen Cookman / and belonging to / Mrs. Stanley Marcus" Designer label: Helen Cookman / New York Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Date: 1945
Creator: Cookman, Helen
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beaded evening bag

Evening handbag of aqua beads. Single handle of matching beading. Rectangular frame of metallic gold with flip closure and opening trimmed in rhinestones. Lined in ivory satin with one pocket. Retailer's stamp: Neiman-Marcus / Made in France Measurements: Width:7 1/8" Height: 6 1/2", without handle Height: 12", with handle Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library