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.

Ensemble. A: Green suede blouse, short, fitted, princess seams, cap sleeves, no collar, center front fastening with 10 buttons in groups of 5, and two hook & eye closures. Sewn-in shoulder pads. With designer label and NM Museum label. B: Skirt. Formed of alternating horizontal bands of tan, pumpkin, and green suede. Thin green suede waistband with two hook & eye closures, and zipper.

Skirt suit of chocolate wool with velvet cuffs. A) Fitted jacket of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Single breasted with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar of brown velvet with self fabric lapels. Long sleeved with turn-up cuff of brown velvet and two small self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on each sleeve. Lined in brown taffeta. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell B) Skirt of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Wide, flared A-line with 10 panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with center back lapped zipper and hook & eye closure at waistband. Lined in brown taffeta.

Two-piece playsuit ensemble: A) Playsuit of beige linen with yellow and brown printed bamboo design on neckline and cuffs of sleeves. Short sleeves; three bamboo cylindrical buttons as center front closure on bodice with zipper below waist on shorts portion of garment. B) Wrap around skirt of same fabric as playsuit. Single button to closure on waistband; button is missing.

Vest of red, white, blue, yellow and gray silk grosgrain ribbon. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus"

Woman's suit of khaki green wool knit. A) Jacket has small collar. Center front closure with 5 buttons of gold glitter and silver sequins. Bodice has multiple decorative darts from waist to hips in front and back. Long straight sleeves. B) Skirt is straight in matching fabric.

A) Heavy gray cotton blouse. very short sleeves. narrow, pointed collar. center-front opening with 4 buttons B) Skirt with multicolored grosgrain ribbon accents. C) Matching belt.

Beige wool plaid three piece suit. A) Jacket with grey square pattern and long sleeves; lined. narrow, pointed collar. center front opening with 4 buttons to close B) Vest with grey square pattern and six round buttons down the front in twos; C) Matching knee-length skirt

Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label

Evening shoes of black satin with beading and faux jewels on platform sole and high heel. Open toe sandal design with gold leather tie that criss-crosses around ankle. Size 6 1/2 AAA. Label: The Smart Shop - Louis Leon; Palter Deliso Inc. - New York City Measurements: Length: 20.5 cm. Width: 6.5 cm. Height: 17 cm. Heel: 11.5 cm (4 1/2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: The Smart Shop / Louis Leon Right Shoe: Palter Deliso Inc./ New York City

White tailored coat of serge wool. From card: Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label

A) Evening gown of bright brown satin and black velvet with matching brassier. Form fitted bodice of brown satin narrows at waist and dips to a center front seam, where fabric is gathered and drapes down to full-length; black velvet skirt surrounds center front fabric and creates a fullness at hips. Handwritten cloth tape label in skirt: "Charles James 47" B) Brassier. Designer's Label: "This is an original / Madame Adrienne / 35 other pat. pend. / pat. 3072879"

Gloves of white French kidskin. Plain; pull-on; elbow length. Slight staining on gloves. Size / Manufacturer Label: 7 3/4; French Kidskin; Neiman-Marcus; Made in France Right glove has the letters SMl written along the seam.

Butterick pattern 4653 to make a softly tailored robe with patch pocket and self tie, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Modes Royale "Budget Design" #D-13 to make a one-piece dress with three-quarter length semi-dolman sleeve, asymmetrical front closure, and diagonal button trim and pocket on skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern to make a misses’ one-piece dress with extended shoulders, front yoke, full skirt, square neckline, and back-button closing, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 2444 to make a play suit and skirt with extended shoulders and patch pocket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 2354 to make a blouse with front button closure trimmed with ruffles of self, short or long sleeves, and high rounded neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick pattern 4637 to make a one-piece casual dress with revers collar, front button closure, attached self belt, cuffed set-in sleeves, and princess seams, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Vogue pattern 6171 to make a dress with back zipper closure, high neckline, and skirt gathered into front panels, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

McCall's pattern 7447 to make a dress with front button closure, shawl collar, gore skirt, and three-quarter sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

McCall's pattern 7538 to make a one-piece dress with revers collar, front button opening, draped detail at skirt sides, and three-quarter or long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 2312 to make a two-piece dress with a long torso fitted with darts and skirt with soft pleats, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 2670 to make a one-piece dress with soft gathers, surplice bodice, paneled skirt, and various sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.