Cartwheel Hat

Natural straw cartwheel or picture hat. The wide, slightly floppy, brim slopes up to the low circular domed crown. Around the crown is a black silk scarf attached in three places with black bows, with trailing section off of the back of the brim.
Date: 1956
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

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This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows the curvilinear stairs and ceiling with dramatic lighting.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

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This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows the curvilinear stairs and ceiling with dramatic lighting and some vending areas.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

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This sweeping interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows counters and curvilinear windows.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows the curvilinear windows and counters.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

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This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows close detail of the ceiling construction.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

JFK TWA Terminal

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
This interior view of the JFK TWA Terminal shows ceiling, counters, and flight arrival and departure boards.
Date: 1956/1962
Creator: Saarinen, Eero
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte Hat

Calotte hat of brown velvet. One hatpin with black, avocado shaped head. Brim and top center seam meet to form V-shaped opening. Designer's label on inside hat band: "Balenciaga Hats . Paris" Retailer's label beneath designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Salon"
Date: 1956
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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This view is of the entrance viewed from the west direction.
Date: 1956/1961
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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The view is a detail of the canopy and shows a detail of the imagery in the openings.
Date: 1956/1961
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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The view is of the interior sanctuary with the pulpit at the right side.
Date: 1956/1961
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Tubular dress of red textured, homespun wool with princess style seams. Tea length. Rounded, jewel neckline. Three-quarter length raglan sleeves with gussets at under arm. Two large patch pockets placed low on hips wrap around side seams. Center front closure with seven red plastic round buttons and bound buttonholes; reinforced at neckline with a snap. Upper portion of dress lined in ivory silk crepe. Retailer label at left inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1956
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Blouse and Skirt

Ensemble of navy ribbed silk. A) Blouse in New Look style with V-shaped neckline and 1" collar. Elbow length sleeves with 1" folded cuffs. Center front opening with hook & eye closure. Patch pockets at side hips. Unlined; petersham of black grosgrain ribbon with hook & eye. Designer's label at left side seam: "Christian Dior Original / Made In U.S.A. / Christian Dior-New York Inc." B) Skirt of matching silk. Street length, A lined with pleats at 1" waistband. Center back zipper. Unlined.
Date: 1956
Creator: Dior, Christian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Coat of golden seal fur with mink collar. Hip-length "Stroller" coat has long sleeves and center-front opening with three large circular simulated wood buttons. Large patch pockets. Collar of black mink. Retailer's label inside back collar: "Neusteters" Fur Authority Label inside right pocket.
Date: 1956/1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of black wool crepe. Bows at sides. Hook & eye closure curved across back with 3/4 sleeves. Bateau neckline. Unlined.
Date: 1956
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Cocktail dress of black silk faille peau de soie. Short sleeves. Vertical rouched gather down center back of skirt with bow of self at top and bottom of gather.
Date: 1956
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Daytime dress of beige silk faille. Princess type fitted waist and midriff, with short "blousey" top. Street length. 3/4 length sleeves. High, slightly "turtleneck" neckline. Waistline with two lines of self-covered circular buttons forming a slight trapezoid across lower stomach area, the lower two on each side securing slit pockets. Center back opening with 8 circular self-covered buttons and two hidden hook-and-eyes from neck to waist, and zipper on inner silk lining layer from neckline to waist, then exterior from waist down. Inner silk lining layer with low squared neckline and sleeveless, which is worn to pull up the lower part of the dress, causing the bodice to "blouse". Bodice lined in off-white polished cotton. Designer's label at inside back neckline to left side of zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" "Made in France" tag below designer's label. Handwritten tape tag near hem: "Fall 1956"
Date: Autumn 1956
Creator: Balmain, Pierre
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Bright yellow faille suit including a single-breasted jacket with a rounded neckline and a street-length skirt.
Date: 1956-01~/1956-08~
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sportswear ensemble

Ensemble consisting of green leather jacket and green and black striped knit dress with green leather belt. A) The sheath-style street-length dress is of wool jersey with a knitted pattern of horizontal green and black stripes. It has very short sleeves and a wide boat neckline, and is unlined. B) The dress has an accompanying green leather belt that ends in fringe. C) The street-length coat is of matching green leather, with long sleeves and tuxedo collar that extends to lower hem. The center-front opening has no closures, and there is a welt pocket at each side seam. The coat is lined in the same fabric the dress is made from, and faces the tuxedo collar and opening. There are no designer labels in the garments, and the coat has retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room".
Date: Autumn 1956
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Domed hat of lavender wool felt with a tubular stylized bow accent. Narrow rolled brim. Purple grosgrain ribbon headband and felt inner frame.
Date: 1956
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of dark brown straw cloth with small visor brim. Low, domed crown. Brown grosgrain ribbon hatband surrounds brim. Large button of metallic thread attached to crown at front right with three matching buttons hanging from grosgrain ribbon. Lined in brown net; brown grosgrain headband. Evidence of brown net veil, now missing. Designer's label attached to inside brim: "Exclusive Millinery / Pfeifers / Little Rock"
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3724 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3724

Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a women's or misses' dress with slim or full skirt, V-shaped collared neckline, center front button closure and belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1956
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3961 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3961

Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a misses' dress with full or slim skirt, jacket and neck drape, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1956
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #8962 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #8962

Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a woman's slim, button front dress with sleeve and neckline variations, and contour belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1956
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library