Hat

Hat of white straw and navy blue/black embroidery appliques. The domed crown is of finely woven white straw. The narrow brim turns up at the edges, somewhat irregularly, and is edged in dark navy blue/black embroidery appliques that cover upper and lower parts of the brim. The inside of the crown has a dark navy blue/black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hazel Eller - Custom Made". Accompanied by two short hat-pins, one with a head covered in matching straw, the other with a simulated pearl head.
Date: 1953
Creator: Eller, Hazel
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
The exterior of the synagogue is composed of large triangular shapes.
Date: 1953/1959
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
The exterior of the synagogue is lit in the early dusk hour and the details of the roof are outlined.
Date: 1953/1959
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
The interior structure and the seating area are expansive.
Date: 1953/1959
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Calotte of brown straw. Teardrop shaped crown of dark brown straw, with the "point" of the teardrop extending down the right side of the wearer's head. The edge of the crown is trimmed with two bands of grosgrain ribbon, cream and brown, which have been tightly pleated and arranged to simulate a herringbone pattern. At the right side the ribbons form two simulated plumes. Unlined with a headband of dark brown grosgrain ribbon. A small cream stitch on the hatband indicates the front of the hat. The hat is accompanied by a single short hatpin, the head of which is covered with dark brown grosgrain ribbon matching that of the hat. Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4263 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4263

Simplicity pattern 4263 to make a one-piece dress with detachable trim, overlapping bodice, flared skirt, and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4236 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4236

Simplicity pattern 4236 for a child's suit and blouse with front button closure, pleated skirt, and long sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pillbox Hat

Pillbox hat of beige/light brown suede.
Date: 1953
Creator: Henry
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Two-piece dress

Ensemble. The skirt is of heavy gold felt covered with black floral lace, which has been heavily "beaded" with sequins. Side zipper closure, and two side-seam pockets. Retailer's label inside skirt on side seam: "Neiman-Marcus". With black velvet belt, which is marked on reverse: "16 Charming Belts. 6406", "This / 'Bac-A-Belt' backing / guaranted by / Good Housekeeping" / wash or clean / as garment". The accompanying blouse is of black silk jersey with half length sleeves and gathered detail at scoop neckline. Center back zipper closure that extends full length of the garment. Inner waistband of grosgrain ribbon with hook and eye closure. No labels in blouse.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather jacket

Jacket of black leather. Quilted lining. Round. flat collar with 3 large hook closures CF. Long sleeves.
Date: 1953/1963
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4139 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4139

Simplicity pattern 4139 for misses' and child's apron with front bib, back ties, gathered skirt, and pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4256 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4256

Simplicity pattern 4256 to make blouses with convertible collar, front button closure, and variety of sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4421 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4421

Simplicity pattern 4421 to make a girl's flared skirt with pockets, sleeveless jumper, and lumberjacket with front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7918 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7918

Vogue pattern 7918 to make a bodice-front blouse with yoke, various collars, and long or short set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1953
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Gray suit with attached brown suede belt. (a) Jacket: Short princess line jacket of gray wool knit. V-neckline with large spread collar. Set in two piece sleeves. Center front separating zipper opening supplemented by single hook&eye closure. Cinnamon suede belt attached at waist ties at center front. Fully lined in cinnamon silk. Belt backed with tan leather. Designer's label in back neck below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number label below designer's label, blank(?) Paper tag pinned at bottom right hem: "XM 80" (b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored skirt falling just below the knee. 3/4" folded waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by two hook&eyes on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in gray silk. Paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "XM 80" Separate paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "W-13 / H-19 / L-26 1/2" on back of tag "XM 80"
Date: 1953
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat dress

Coat of black wool broadcloth.
Date: 1953
Creator: Grès, Madame Alix, 1903-1993
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of white silk jersey. Floor length; long dolman sleeves. Deep V neckline. Set-in waistline gathered at sides. Skirt gathers below set-in waistline. Left side zipper with two snaps; petersham at interior of waist. Hip drapery with wide sewn in "belt", pleated at ends and closed with 4 hook & eyes. Unlined. Combined designer/retailer label on inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1953
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jersey dress

Dress of dark green wool jersey felt with V-neckline and rounded collar; short sleeves; fitted waistline; two draped flap pockets at hips; lower mid-length. Designer Label: Samuel Winston / by Charles James
Date: 1953
Creator: James, Charles & Winston, Samuel
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress and coat ensemble

Ensemble consisting of: (A): Jacket of dark blue and black wool check, bat wing sleeves, revers collar, no closure, bolero length, lined in black silk. Label: Adele Simpson (B): Dress of black wool jersey, surplice bodice with draped detail at bustline creating empire waist, seam and two gathers at natural waist, lined in black silk, center back zipper, three hook and eye closures at back neckline (C) Belt of leather covered in self, rectangular buckle
Date: 1953
Creator: Simpson, Adele
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day suit

Day suit of royal blue linen. a) Blazer. Single breasted with 4 circular, blue plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Release tucks at bust line. Notched collar; hip length. Long, set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs. Flap pockets at sides. Lined in matching blue silk jacquard with "Christian Dior" woven design. Designer's label at right side seam: "Christian Dior-New York / Original / *Trade Mark" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Skirt in straight style. Left side zipper with 3 hook & eyes. Center back 12" pleat. Unlined.
Date: 1953
Creator: Dior, Christian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail Dress

Cocktail dress of black faille and white linen with jacket and belt. A) Bolero style jacket in black silk faille. Center front opening with four small black circular buttons and bound buttonholes. Short, set-in sleeves trimmed with three matching buttons on tops of sleeves with bound buttonholes. Small welt pockets at sides. Jacket and sleeves lined in white silk satin. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Dress of black silk faille. Set-in waistline with upper bodice of white linen. Linen bodice is sleeveless and has center front opening with five white circular plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Banded collar extends to form bow tie ends. Mid-calf length skirt is full and formed by 10 panels. Left side zipper under arm hole. Black grosgrain ribbon petersham at natural waist with single hook & eye closure. Set-in waist section supported by metal boning. Lined in black silk in lower portion of skirt. Entire skirt section lined in heather brown woolen fabric to stiffen skirt. C) Narrow belt covered in black silk faille. Rectangular self covered buckle.
Date: 1953
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall-Winter 1953 (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall-Winter 1953

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: Autumn 1953
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hat

Hat of gray and natural straw. The low, domed crown is of a dark blue-gray woven straw, encircled at the base by a band of red velvet ribbon that forms a bow at front and has trailing ends at back. The wide brim of the same dark blue-gray straw is oval, set so sides are wider than front/back edges. Over the brim is a smaller oval panel of natural woven straw, giving the effect of a second, smaller brim. The hat is unlined, with dark blue-gray grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label on inner hatband: "Marion Vallé / New York". Retailer's label on inner hatband: "Gus Mayer / Co. Ltd."
Date: 1953
Creator: Vallé, Marion
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat in the style of a derby completely covered in various shades of hot pink leaf-shaped cut outs of velvet, satin, and other fabrics. Cylindrical crown, up-turned brim. The hat is lined in hot pink faille and has a pink grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Sewn into the inner hatband is a homemade(?) hand embroidered label: "Jo Bailey Hats" Measurements; 27 cm. front to back; 26 cm. side to side; 11 cm. from lowest point of brim to top of crown.
Date: 1953/1963
Creator: Weatherby, Josephine Bailey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library