Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe with diamond-shaped sequined accent pattern at neckline. Neckline accent is backed in tan fabric with black mousseline net in diamond cutouts. Below knee length; elbow length sleeves. Angled release pleats at front waist. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Beverly HiIls
Date: 1950
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Cocktail dress of red chiffon. Knee length; long dolman sleeves. Sheer bodice with ruched waist band. Attached under slip of matching red chiffon over red silk. Center back zipper closure. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Bruce MacIntosh Retailer Label: Marie Leavell
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

Dinner ensemble of black alençon lace with picot edges. a) Dress. Constructed with attached hip length overblouse of black lace lined in black net. Blouse has bracelet length dolman sleeves and center back hidden snap closure; snaps around interior of bateau neckline for securing shawl to dress. Black chiffon underdress has bottom tier, straight, below knee length skirt of black lace. Center back zipper closure on under dress. Lined in black mousseline. b) Matching lace cape. Elbow length with split sides. Snaps onto neckline of dress. Center back hidden snap closure.
Date: 1950/1980
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black net with salmon pink embroidered polka dots. A-lined silhouette. Sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps; scooped back. Below knee length. Skirt has gathered black net under layers and is trimmed with a 5" high black satin bow at center front knee area. Bodice lined in black taffeta; body lined in black crepe; skirt lined in net. Center back zipper closure; black grosgrain petersham. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweater set

Aqua knit sweater with matching gloves. A) Shrink style sweater: Sleeveless aqua colored fine wool knit sweater with wide rounded neckline. Scalloped aqua flannel collar embellished with sequins, beads and gold metallic thread embroidery. Narrow band of gathers between breasts. Bust darts. Wide ribbed waistband. Retailer's label at inside back collar: Allardale / Beverly Hills, California Size tag: 14 B-C) Gloves of matching aqua colored fine wool knit with aqua flannel gauntlets. The gauntlets are embroidered to match the collar of the sweater.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Formal waistcoat

Men's light gray wool formal waistcoat. Warm-tone gray wool morning suit vest with curved notched lapels. Lapped, curved, double-breasted front opening with three diagonally placed tailored buttonholes with pearl gray plastic buttons. Buttons are mirrored with three nonfunctional matching buttons. Four front welt pockets; two breast, two waist. Gray silk backing with adjustable waistband. Gray metal buckle. Fully lined in gray silk with wool facings. Two internal tailored buttonholes with pearl gray buttons at center front. Retailer's label stitched inside of waistband: Saks-Fifth Avenue
Date: 1950/1960
Creator: Saks Fifth Avenue
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beaded evening dress

Evening gown of heavily beaded beige silk satin. The bodice of the full-length gown has an empire waist, a wide scoop neckline, and is sleeveless. Princess seaming and internal boning at center front of the neckline. The skirt has fullness from the widening of the panels. Skirt and lower part of the bodice are beaded with floral/foliate forms in pinks, browns, yellows, clear and iridescent beads. The upper part of the bodice, in a deep band around neckline, back, and straps, is totally covered in iridescent sequins, beaded flower heads in bronze/brown and clear beads. Bodice is lined and has internal structures to help support and give form to the gown. Skirt is lined with stiff netting, and has an internal attached net crinoline. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at top. No labels in garment.
Date: 1950
Creator: Lowe, Ann
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Black suede gloves

Gloves of black suede in mousquetaire style. Slip-on; elbow length. Full-piqué seams on fourchette.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Fuchs, Kay
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embellished gloves

Gloves of black suede. 3/4 length (mid-forearm); trimmed in gold sequins stitched on in elongated Z pattern, from fingers to the end. Designer Stamp: Exclusive with Neiman-Marcus Co. (blue ink) Misc. Stamp (Interior): 53 (yellow ink) Size Stamp: 6 1/4 (blue ink) Manufacturer Stamp: Handmade (blue ink) Misc. Stamp (Interior): 6 1/4 (yellow ink) Remnants of an adhesive paper label interior left glove near the Retailer Stamp.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

Dinner dress in sheath style of yellow linen. Applied foliate and scrolling yellow chiffon appliqués with scattered bugle beaded detailing, and with embroidered flower heads in shades of yellow and cream with central rhinestones and beaded radiating detailing. Knee-length; sleeveless; deep rounded neckline. Fitted bust, pleated from waistline. Center back zipper with hook and eye at top. Short pleat from bottom hem up 5" on each side. Partially lined in yellow chiffon. Retailer's label inside at right side-seam: "Neiman-Marcus".
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather gloves

Pair of gloves of leather; light beige; wrist length. Designer Label: Daureine Reg. Made Expressly for Neiman-Marcus / Dallas / Washable Designer Label: Daureine Guibert Freres / "Haute Couture" Size Label: 6 1/2 / Demi Broad / French Cut
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Daureine
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

White gloves

Pair of gloves in white kid leather. Just above wrist length (bracelet length). Size Stamp: 7 Designer Stamp: Lionel Le Grand Retailer Stamp: Neiman-Marcus Manufacturer Stamp: Made in France
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Lionel Le Grand
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pink gloves

Pair of gloves of pink kid leather. Curved hem; wrist length (bracelet). Elastic gathered at wrist (palm side of glove). Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus Size Stamp: 6 3/4 Designer Stamp: Lionel Le Grand Retailer Stamp: Neiman-Marcus Manufacturer Stamp: Made in France Length: 22cm; Width: 7.5cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Lionel Le Grand
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

Evening/dinner dress of black silk crepe. Jewel neckline; short sleeves with top vent and closure of two black buttons and bound buttonholes. Underarm inserted panel extends to waist; side closure of three black buttons and bound buttonholes. Full length skirt with front wrap panel and trimmed with rolled bow/fabric gathering at hip. Skirt wrap and hem bound in black satin. Flap pocket bound in satin at front left hip under skirt wrap with closure of two matching buttons and bound buttonholes. Center back closure of buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented with snap and hook & eyes on bodice and zipper below waist. Lined in black synthetic organdy. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1950/1975
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirtwaist dress

A) Shirtwaist inspired day dress of taupe linen. Bodice front is inserted with six vertical rows of ivory lace and ruffled edges. Center front placket opening is bordered in matching ruffled lace and pearlized buttons. Rounded convertible collar. Below knee A-line skirt. Left side zipper. Unlined. Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room B) Matching belt. Rectangular self-covered buckle; 3/4" wide.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Dress of blue organdy with white stripes. Rectangular sailor style collar with point at center front extends over sleeveless dress. Full, gathered skirt attaches at waistline to fitted bodice. Two small front patch pockets. Center back opening of three mother-of-pearl buttons. Belt loops at sides; belt missing. Unlined. Maker's label at back neckline: "Size 3 5858 / Honeysuckle / Deluxe Fashions / An Exclusive Design / Sears, Roebuck and Co."
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Swing coat

Swing coat of navy nylon faille. Full, A-line shape; calf length. V-neck with center front zipper and two hook&eyes. Elbow length sleeves with turned back cuffs. Side seams and center back seam. U-shaped cut out at back neckline. Partially lined in self fabric. Designer's label at left side seam: Trigère / New York Retailer label at collar: Neiman Marcus / Dallas
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Trigère, Pauline
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rockabilly shirt

Man's long sleeve cotton pullover rockabilly shirt of crimson red with white welting on front pocket and lapel, and white elastic wasting in the back. Original white-glass front buttons with white loop closures. Label: Brent / Made in California
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Brent
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail coat

Cocktail/evening coat of dark gray moire faille with crystal marquise rhinestone buttons. Large, fold-over collar. Side slit pockets have large pointed tab detail pointing front and back with matching marquise rhinestone button. Mid-length; raglan sleeves. Lined in golden yellow silk satin. Coat has several labels and tags: At lower left inside near hem is a wide white grosgrain ribbon with hand-written note "MO22 / 1950". At mid-left inside at hip/waist is wide satin tag with hand-written note "1950 [stamped in red] / Trigere Museum Collection / MO22". Safety-pinned to sleeve are two tags: One smaller one partly filled-out by hand: "Neiman-Marcus / 865 / Sample / Cost 1000 / Dept. 50-9 / Retail 2000", with hand-written note on back: "MO22 / MO29". Larger tag printed, partly filled out with typewriter: "Special / Style MO22 / Size [blank] / Color [blank] / Order No. [blank] / Date [blank] / Remarks Neiman-Marcus / Award - 1950", typed on back: "Grey Moire Coat / 1950".
Date: 1950
Creator: Trigère, Pauline
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of pale grey-green, red and blue silk in paisley-like organic print. Square boat neck; cap sleeves; bodice cut on bias. Center front seam; waist darts reach to bust. Waist seam; full circle skirt with release pleats; below knee-length. Center back zipper; lined around hips for structure; grosgrain petersham. Designer label at base of zipper: Trigère / New York Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus b) Belt of self-fabric with buckle. Leather backing with "Trigere" stamped into leather.
Date: 1950/1965
Creator: Trigère, Pauline
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of kid leather; white; pull-on; lined with fabric; 3/4 length (4" above wrist according to the inventory tag). Length: 28cm; Width: 12cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of kid leather; khaki colored; pull-on; wrist length; tan top stitching at wrist. Length: 21cm; Width: 12.5cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Man's necktie of black, yellow, brown and white plaid. Measures to a width of 3 1/2" and has no lining. Designer's label reads: "Hand Woven By / McCrossen / Santa Fe, N.M." with picture of a person weaving on a loom.
Date: 1950/1980
Creator: McCrossen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of kidskin; white; wrist length; 1 1/2" opening; 1 pearl button. Size Label: 7 / Washable / Real Kid Retail Label: Made in Western Germany / Neiman-Marcus Length: 20cm; Width: 9cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library