Dress

Red silk taffeta dress with print of white line/dashes. A) Cocktail dress of red silk taffeta print. The print is of short white lines/dashes, scattered over the entire garment. Short sleeves, collar with rounded "points". Dropped waist, with a wide panel of same fabric with vertical stitching between bodice and skirt. "Tiered" skirt, with a flounce of same material gathered at bottom of dropped waist and continuing to about knee-level. Skirt gathered at dropped waist, under the flounce. Center front opening with 5 small circular self-covered buttons. Zipper at left side from under arm to dropped waist. Unlined. Inner ivory grosgrain belt/petersham with single hook and eye at left side. Seam where flounce joins skirt reinforced on interior with horsehair band. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Thin belt of cream leather covered in matching fabric. Rectangular buckle covered in same fabric. No marks on belt.
Date: 1951
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Dress

A) Day dress of red/orange chiffon printed with design of square polka dots. Modified shirtwaist style with wrap around closure. Below knee length; short sleeves with 1" cuffs. B) Belt of black velvet. No labels in either item.
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Television suit

Lounging ensemble (TV suit) of jersey wool in royal blue with black paisley print.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7580 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7580

Vogue pattern 7580 to make a tuck-in blouse with shawl collar, set-in sleeves in long or short lengths, with optional French cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8640 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8640

McCalls' pattern 8640 to make a dress with optional sleeve lengths, notched collar, cuffs, front button opening, and pockets on a full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3692 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3692

Simplicity pattern 3692 to make a one-piece dress with wrapped and zig-zag front button closure, set-in sleeves, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embroidered hat

Hat for ensemble in bowler style of mauve felt covered in orange “Neiman-Marcus” embroidery.
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Ecru worsted wool two-piece suit. A: Jacket with center front opening with four beige plastic buttons with bound button holes, first two spread apart by 2" next two spread apart by 10". Collared. Motif of concentric arced inserts, 1.175" wide each, starting from shoulder point, arcing down past second button. This upside down arc repeats on the back with a rainbow meeting the shoulder's center. On front, two more arc inserts motif repeat, with the rainbow arc stretching over the smaller reversed arc between the sections of buttons. One-piece set in sleeves with double elbow darts. Lined in beige silk faille. Retailer's label at center back collar: "Neiman-Marcus" Designer's Label at front right jacket lining: "Adrian / Original" B: Unlined A-line skirt of same fabric with lapped zipper covered by triangle pointed waistband tip on the left side. Waistband 1 3/8" wide. Four darts total, two in front, two in back. Pinked edge to seam allowances. Hem tape attached to 3" wide hem edge with machine stitch, tape hand based to inside of skirt with blind hem (slip stitch) stitch.
Date: 1951
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3620 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3620

Simplicity pattern 3620 to make a one-piece dress in daytime or evening length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3691 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3691

Simplicity pattern 3691 to make a one-piece dress with fitted bodice, flared skirt, notched collar, and cuffed sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3636 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3636

Simplicity pattern 3636 to make a one-piece dress and stole with notched collar, pleated skirt, patch pockets and fringed edges, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Robe

Robe of striped pink nylon. Button closure down front. Floor length.
Date: 1951
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of off-white and pink striped cotton with rose bud motif.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring 1951 (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring 1951

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: Spring 1951
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hostess mules

Multi-colored striped grosgrain slip-on pump with cording. rosette on vamp Right Shoe Markings: "Created by Jerro / New York / Hostess Mules"
Date: 1951
Creator: Jerro, John L.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Pillbox inspired hat of red velvet with 1 1/2" rim and slightly domed crown. Red feather trim on front right with overlapping red velvet. Velvet covered wire loops at sides to secure hat. Lace interior lining. Designers Label: "Amy / New York" Measurements: L: 18.5 cm W: 20 cm H: 4.5 cm
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of pea green straw. Formed of a coil of tightly braided straw, the hat has a high domed crown and brim that slopes slightly downwards. The base of the brim is encircled by a wide band of artificial white flowers, which almost covers the brim. The edge of the brim is embellished with bands of the same straw braid, sewn across the edge. The hat is unlined, with inner green grosgrain ribbon hatband and elastic cord to help secure to wearer's head. Label inside: "Regalle"
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of pale pink velvet with pink roses and carnations. The flat-topped, cylindrical crown is encircled with artificial pink roses and carnations, totally covering the sides of the crown. The wide brim slopes down steeply. The hat is lined in a pale pink satin, the brim is lined with the same pale pink velvet. The hat has an inner pink grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label inside: "Regalle"
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bridge Hat

Bridge hat of navy blue straw. The cylindrical crown has a domed top section, and is encircled at the base by a wide band of off-white grosgrain ribbon, with two self bows at front left and right. On front section of the band are applied three applique "club" shapes of navy blue and off-white. A fourth applique is set on the front of the brim. The brim is a four-lobed quatrafoil, emulating a club shape, the back lobe truncated somewhat. The outer edge of the brim is rolled under. Underside of brim lined with off-white grosgrain fabric, inside of crown lined with black fabric, and with an inner off-white grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St"
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Metalic jacket

Coat of metallic gold woven textile, hip length, standing collar, no closures, set in sleeve, dropped shoulder seam, three-quarter length sleeves, lined in black. Label: Fabiani Rome, Made exclusively in Italy for Neiman Marcus, handwritten label reading "Fabiani, $495, Fall 1951"
Date: Spring 1951
Creator: Fabiani, Alberto
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library