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
Object Type: Physical Object
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.
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6352 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6352

Vogue pattern 6352 to make a one-piece dress with front button closure, draped neckline, natural waist, and flared skirt. including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6296 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6296

Vogue pattern 6296 to make a blouse with long set-in sleeves, tucked front opening, side front seams, and french cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3481 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3481

Butterick pattern 3481 to make a one-piece dress with draped wrap skirt and tie at natural waist, front button closure, cap or set-in sleeves, and v-neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3436 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3436

Butterick pattern 3436 to make a dress with yoke and bow neckline, front button closure, short set-in sleeves, and short full collar set into pointed waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1726 (open access)

Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1726

Hollywood pattern 1726 to make a dress with flared skirt, set-in and gathered sleeves, and high neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1972 (open access)

Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1972

Hollywood pattern 1972 to make a dress with front yoke, notched collar, front button closure, patch pockets, and set-in long or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1761 (open access)

Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1761

Hollywood pattern 1761 to make a two-piece dress with flared skirt, long sleeves, front button closure, and no collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
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.
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lace robe

Robe of light brown nylon and light brown machine-made lace of netting and leaf motifs, wrap-style, shawl collar, belt of self at natural waist, calf length, long kimono sleeves, unlined. Label: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1469 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1469

Simplicity pattern 1469 to make a one-piece daytime or evening dress with sweetheart neckline, flared peplum, and short or long skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1192 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1192

McCall's pattern 1192 to make a blouse with extended shoulders, back neckline closure, and suggested sequin or embroidery trim throughout, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library