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Carrie Marcus Neiman Foundation Collection of Fashion
100
Study Collection, Westheimer Research Gallery
52
Dallas Museum of Fashion Collection
48
Neiman Marcus Future Fashion collection, 2007
18
Lilli Wolff Archives
16
Neiman Marcus Award Winner
4
James T. Gordon Collection
2
Cotton Award Winner
1
The Politics of Taste
1
Wild Poodles Roam the Earth
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Purse
Purse of gunmetal mesh, suitable for afternoon use. Rectangular frame, plain polished gunmetal / steel frame with ball/snap closure and matching chain of elongated links. Body of purse formed of gunmetal / steel mesh, with linked chain latticework along bottom edge, terminating in small spheres. Inside of frame is engraved "Bessie H. Brown" and "Dallas Texas 4205 Swiss Avenue" Measurements: 26 cm. from top of clasp to bottom of fringe; 19.5 cm at widest part of bag.
Date:
1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
"Air Strip" flight hostess uniforms
1) Suit jacket for flight attendant uniform of raspberry gaberdine. Waist length; long inset sleeves; stand-up collar; heavy metal zipper with a pull ring. Union label at back left seam of style used from 1964 to 1973. Suit skirt of raspberry gaberdine. Wrap around; left side open; side closure at waist. 2) Coat of lime green and apricot wool. A-line; raglan sleeves; padded, stand up collar; heavy metal zipper with ring pull front closure. Reversible. 3) Puccino serving dress of bright yellow and magenta. A-line body in yellow; side pockets; back zipper; pleat at base of zipper; mock tie across back that fastens on side; upper portion of dress is magenta raglan sleeves; faux pocket flaps on front.
Date:
1964/1969
Creator:
Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress with black silk faille bodice and white organdy skirt. Bodice has long sleeves. Dropped waist. Center front self-covered button closure; bound buttonholes. White organdy cuffs and semi-peter pan collar. Skirt is gathered and constructed of a double layer of organdy; full A-line silhouette. Skirt is lined in cotton. Label: Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell
Date:
1948
Creator:
Traina-Norell
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Maternity blouse
Maternity blouse of black silk crepe and peacock feathers; Tunic style; sleeveless; shoulder straps connect front to back with button of self-covered fabric; drop waist; three tiers of peacock feathers above hem Designer Label: Page Boy / Dallas
Date:
1955/1965
Creator:
Page Boy Maternity
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Evening dress
Evening dress of matelassé ivory rayon. Bias cut. High waist with starburst shaped tucks between breasts and where waist joins skirt. Deep U-shaped neckline with halter straps around back of neck and forming bands under the arms; shoulder straps. Center back closure of self-covered buttons and loops. Full length with slight train.
Date:
1933/1934
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Print blouse
Blouse of yellow, brown, white, coral silk printed in loose bands of color with curvilinear lines and print of old cars, bycicles, carriages, boats, etc on the borders.
Date:
1964/1969
Creator:
Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Evening dress
Ballgown of ivory satin with over appliqué of yellow lace and jeweled in pearls, large pearl drops, sequins, rhinestones, bugle beads and iridescent white beads.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Hartnell, Norman, 1901-1979
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dress
Dress of silk chiffon in a grey and purple flower motif. Round neckline; long sleeves with 1" cuffs and closure of two self-covered snaps. Below knee length. Skirt gathers at natural waist with elastic waistband. Waistband has narrow belt loops; belt missing. Center back opening of six self-covered snaps with hook & eye at neckline. Bodice lined in gray silk chiffon; skirt lined in gray synthetic. Designer's label at left side seam of skirt lining: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Size "10" tag attached to base of designer label. Retailer's label to left of designer label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date:
1985/1989
Creator:
Mori, Hanae
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Blouse
Blouse of creme silk crepe with hand-screened figures. Long sleeved, with zippered cuffs, the shirt has a convertible collar and center front opening with three carved circular mother of pearl (simulated?) buttons and one small circular mother of pearl button at collar. The shirt is hand-screened with figures reminiscent of Minoan/archaic Greek figures, including men, women, dolphins, and figures in horse-drawn chariots. Most figures embellished with lines of sequins in complimentary colors, women's dresses with beading as well. Unlined. No labels in garment.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Leser, Tina
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hostess Ensemble
Golden orange silk/chiffon hostess/evening ensemble with a metallic gold thread floral weave.
Date:
1960/1969
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Day dress
Silk jersey day dress in magenta, blue, peach, taupe and beige chevron and oval geometric print. "Emilio" signature in print.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ensemble - Jacket, Blouse, and Skirt
Ensemble consisting of: A) Jacket of woven silver metallic, heavy-weight thread in a diamond pattern; scoop neckline; short, raglan sleeves; open-front; reverse pleat at center-back below waistline; crescent, princess seams at back and front; 2 slit pockets at sides; knee-length; fully lined in ivory silk organdy. B) Blouse of off-white silk organza moire, sleeveless and cinched under the armpit; scoop neckline embellished at front with various rectangular pieces of fabric swatches in self-fabric and white knit with triangular and square crystal gem accents; under-layer of self-moire with an extended hem; attached tie at waist sides of white cotton. C) Mini-skirt of ivory crisp woven fabric (wool) with wide waistband, with box pleat at center-front; 2 pleats at back; waistband has double breasted snap closure at back and is lined in ivory silk; center-back zip closure that adjusts to a slit with 2 zipper tabs; lined in silk taffeta; 18 ½” length.
Date:
2007
Creator:
Wang, Vera
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hat
Hat of black straw. The hat is formed as a wide, shallow domed crown, overlaid with "fringe" sewn in a dense spiral from the top center rosette, creating tiers/layers. Brimless, the crown rests on the head, with black straw covered arched bands to help secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label inside: "Lee Bury / Hats / of Dallas"
Date:
1955~
Creator:
Asbury Millinery Co. (Dallas, Texas)
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cape Dress
Dress of heavy beige wool tweed in the form of a modified cape. A) Dress inspired by Norell's capes. Mid-length, with rounded, jewel neckline. Slit openings for arms. Two large patch pockets at front. Center back closure with 5 large circular self-covered buttons, bound buttonholes, and two hidden snaps at collar. Opening stops 14" from lower hem. Lined with beige silk crepe. B) Slip of beige silk crepe. Mid-length. Wide shoulder straps with square neckline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn inside at back near hem, above split: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".
Date:
1958
Creator:
Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dress
Dress of black wool knit. Knee-length, with rounded, jewel neckline. Sleeveless with high shoulder yoke. Princess seaming. Center back closure with 5 large circular black plastic buttons and several hidden snaps; bound buttonholes. Lined in black fabric. Designer's label sewn inside skirt lining: "Norman Norell / New York". Retailer's label sewn at inside back left near closure: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
Date:
1967
Creator:
Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ensemble - Cape and Skirt
Daytime cape and skirt ensemble of black and white wool tweed. a) Cape of black and white wool tweed. Round, collarless neckline with hook & eye closure. Four welt pockets. Opening, neckline and pocket welts bordered in black wool jersey knit. Lined in black fabric. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" b)Skirt of black and white wool tweed. Slightly A-line; below knee length. Center front opening with 9 circular, black plastic buttons with raised edges and bound buttonholes. Inner waistband of black grosgrain ribbon with hook & eyes. Waist of skirt is supported with 5-1/2" band of black quilted fabric. Unlined.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Daytime Dress
Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date:
1944
Creator:
Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dress
a) Dress of a full-length drop-waist skirt of woven navy drapery fabric with vertical box pleats, and matt black canvas bodice gently gathered into yoke of black vinyl leather; bodice has a U-dip in back with an elastic strap across the opening; sleeveless with straps of black vinyl leather; lined in fine black cotton. b,c) Sandals with chunky embellishment of black leather pods on two straps of black patent leather woven through brown suede; back strap with section of elastic; flat sandal; size 40. d) Handbag of black patent leather with wide strap of dark brown leather with gray fabric strap woven through it; clutch-style bag with silver and leather frame and wide clasp closure; 14” W, 6” H. e) Belt of black fabric with light brown leather at ends; 3/8” width with silver metal, rectangular buckle; 46” length.
Date:
2007
Creator:
Marni
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dress
Dress of black crochet knit; sheath style. Bracelet length or 3/4 length sleeves, crew neck. Princess seaming. Below knee length. Center back zipper. Unlined. Combined designer/retailer label on right inside seam: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus.
Date:
1960~
Creator:
Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Jacket
Jacket of off-white linen.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dress
Dress of red silk crepe. Collarless, V-shaped neckline. Empire waistline with knotted tie at center front having trailing, pointed ends. Long bishop sleeves with decorative tie cuffs and two snaps for closure. Below knee length; flared skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in red silk. Designer's label at left of zipper at neckline: "Mollie Parnis Boutique / New York" Retailer's label at right of zipper at neckline: "Del Ann's / Dallas" Cleaning instructions and union label on center back seam of lining below zipper.
Date:
1980/1989
Creator:
Parnis, Mollie
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dress
Cocktail or Evening Dress. The mid-length dress has a pink crepe under-dress/slip which is overlaid with a black net sheath embellished with lavish black bead-work in the forms of rose-heads forming a trellis and fan-shapes in the openings of the trellis. The dress is sleeveless, with a high boat neckline. At natural waist is an attached pink satin belt with bow in front. Center back zipper, with section of hooks-and-eyes at upper part. There are two labels in the dress, the Retailer's label "Neiman-Marcus" sewn inside at waist to right of zipper, and maker's label sewn inside near top of under-dress on left of zipper "Made in British Crown / Colony Hong Kong". With accompanying long rectangular pink chiffon scarf. No labels on scarf.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
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
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of pale champagne silk chiffon crepe.
Date:
1950/1956
Creator:
Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library