Dress

Black jersey knit dress of rayon.
Date: 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of pink jersey lace. Bias cut; ruffled short bell sleeves; full length. V-shaped neckline.
Date: 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Girl's dress of light orange sheer cotton batiste. A-line; knee-length. Peter Pan collar and short gathered set-in sleeves which gather into a narrow cuff. The center front of the neckline is accented with a peach silk ribbon bow. The main body of the dress, front and back, gather slightly into the neckline. The collar and front of the dress are decorated with an embroidered grid of orange and green lines highlighted with floral clusters worked in pink, blue, yellow and lavender with green leaves. Bound center back closure secured at the neck with a single snap. Hem has been released. Has label inside: "Hand Finished / Size 3"
Date: 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

A) Dress of navy blue knit crepe. Wide round 4 1/2 inch white faille collar with big blue taffeta bow at center front. Calf length; half sleeves. Horizontal release pleat detail at back hips. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Belt of self-covered crepe with rectangular buckle. Backed in black leather.
Date: 1935/1945
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

Dinner dress of cotton voile printed with sprays of miniature pink and yellow roses on pale pink background. A) Dress. Semi-fitted bodice with moderate V-neckline bound with pink satin ribbon. Short, gathered, puffed sleeves with pink satin bound openings. Smocking across the shoulders with the fullness releasing over the bust. Four short tucks across the center back neckline. The bodice fullness gathers slightly into the natural waist seam. Left side seam zipper closure from below the bust line to hip level. Floor length, six panel, gored skirt with pink satin ribbon bound hem. Self fabric inner supports for the puffed sleeve caps. The waist seam is reinforced with a backing of twill tape. Homemade. B) Belt of matching fabric with functional oval, covered buckle.
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tuxedo vest

Mock tuxedo vest of white piqué cotton in a fine diamond weave. Single breasted with closure for three stud buttons; no buttons accessioned. Straight lapel, two welt pockets at front. Lined with white cotton with a larger diamond damask weave. Adjustable belt of fabric matching lining with buckle. Retailer's label at hem of left panel: Payne & Merrill / Baltimore
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: Payne & Merrill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Slip

Half slip of pink silk satin with pink scalloped embroidered and netted hem. False monograph with pink embroidery and net. Left side zipper with hook & eye on 1/2' waistband. Maker's label at upper right side seam: "Heavenly / Silk Lingerie / by /Fischer/ Pure Silk" Waist = 28" Long = 30"
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet clutch

Clutch of black velvet with silver foil thread detailed design with flower in center. Rectangular shape; flap closure with hidden snap. Lined in black silk with two slip pockets. No labels. Measurements: 20cm x 12.5 cm
Date: 1935/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening ensemble

Evening ensemble. A) Short, fitted jacket of aqua wool crepe embroidered with gold metallic soutache braid along center front and rounded neckline. Long, darted gibson sleeves. Center front zipper closure. Unlined; shoulders supported with aqua fabric. Tag at center back neckline: "An original design / Registered / By a member of / Fashion Originators Guild / 2570" B) Evening dress of aqua rayon chiffon. Full length. Sweetheart neckline with triple spaghetti straps. Shirred bodice with scalloped hem. Two triangular gores at hemline to form circular skirt. Zipper closure at left side. Under layer of aqua synthetic satin.
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Black silk jersey knit formal dress of black satin A) Jersey bolero jacket with sleeves over shoulder and wide crushed band of satin for rib cage. B) Matching floor length black pleated skirt Size 10
Date: 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Handbag

Handbag of black crochet cord in a chevron pattern. Zipper closure; top of opening backed in black grosgrain. Arched double handles of twisted clear plastic Lucite. Lined in black synthetic with joined slit pocket and zipper pocket. No labels. Width: 15 3/4" Height: 9 1/2" without handle Height: 12" with handle Depth: 1 1/4"
Date: 1935/1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Navy blue negligee

Negligee of navy silk chiffon. full length with lace trim at hem; lace at shoulder. straps with sheer bodice and ties at back waist.
Date: 1935/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Purse

Purse of orange and brown tapestry inspired fabric with design outlined in steel beads. Rectangular wooden handle with wood tone celluloid flip closure. Lined in tan synthetic(?) taffeta with elasticized pocket. No labels.
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Handbag

Small hand bag of beige quilted silk. Yellow bakelite handle with slide closure. Cream silk lining with one elasticized pocket. No labels or markings. Measurements: 19.5cm L, 20cm H, 1.5cm W
Date: 1935/1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Pair of gloves of kid leather; cream; opera length; table cut. Staining on thumb of left-hand glove. Designer Label: Made in France by Roger Fare Size/Material Label: Chevreau Veritable [Fr - En: 100% Kid] 8
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: Fare, Roger
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lace negligee

Ivory silk crepe chiffon negligee. Semi-fitted bodice with deep plunging V-neckline. Short set-in sleeves. Five rows of tight smocking across the shoulders and extending down the sleeves. The bodice fullness gathers below the bust line into a wide waistband. The waistband is made of three 2" bands of ivory cotton lace. The waistband dips slightly at the center back point. Center front opening along the waistband with thirteen loops and lace covered shank buttons as the closures. Full. gathered. four panel. ankle-length skirt with turned hem. No label. Ivory chiffon covered shoulder pads.
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk nightgown

White bias cut silk nightgown. Semi-fitted. sleeveless. empire bodice with open rounded neckline. The neckline and armholes are scalloped and finished with pale gray satin-stitching. The bodice front has three scalloped cut-outs backed with nylon net. The areas surrounding the cut-outs are embroidered with small gray flower and dot clusters. The bodice gathers under the bust line into the curved empire seam. Waist ties at the side seams that tie center back. Ankle-length. bias cut skirt with rolled hem. Label stitched inside center back. below the neckline.
Date: 1935/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening clutch

Evening clutch bag of purple raw silk. Gold frame with scalloped top and ball twist closure. Lining of white faille with one pocket. Designer stamp: MM / Dyeable Measurement: 24cm L, 15cm H, 4cm W B) Coin purse of matching white faille. Gold frame with ball twist closure.
Date: 1935/1955
Creator: Moskowitz, Morris
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lace clutch

Evening clutch of purple silk overlaid in purple lace. Gold rectangular frame with oval shaped flip closure centered in matching purple silk and lace and bordered in white pearls. White satin lining; one inner pocket. No labels. Measurements: 22.5cm L, 12cm H (with closure), 2.5cm W
Date: 1935/1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Sandals

Pair of green satin open-toed sandals with gold ribbon trim on the vamp. Designed in a modified slingback style, with an ankle strap that secures with a rounded jeweled buckle. The medium modified continental heel is covered in the same satin. Retailer's label stamped in each: "Neiman Marcus Co; Dallas" Written inside each: "5 1/2 M / 12539 / 8715-R9"
Date: 1935/1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suede shoes

Pumps of burgundy suede trimmed with swirls of tan snakeskin. Sculptural high heel; round toes with peekaboo toes; high vamp; leather soles. Measurements: Length 21cm Width 7.5cm Height 13.5cm Heel 7cm / 2.75in
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather shoes

Shoes of silver leather; strappy heels with open toe and heel; 7 strap vamp; buckle comes from sides and meets in back, buckles around ankle; 1" x 3/4" at base. Measurements: Length 22.5cm Width 7.5cm Height 15.5cm Heel 8cm /3 1/8in (@axis) Left Shoe: A HARRIS / & CO. / DALLAS, TEXAS; 8S 3979 Right Shoe: Pre-View / New York / by Tupper; 88 3979
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: Tupper
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather shoes

Shoes of brown suede. Black piping around opening; rounded tongue; small stacked heel. L: 27 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 9.5 cm Heel: 3 cm / 1 1/8 in. Left Shoe: Giavanni / New York Designers Right Shoe: Giavanni / New York Designers
Date: 1935/1945
Creator: Giavanni
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather shoes

Single kid and suede sling pump. Open toe and back. Left upper side of white suede, right upper side of brown kid leather. Vamp of white suede which crosses over brown leather. Center of vamp has cut-out with 2 brown buttons braided into edge of rectangular cut-out. Designer's label: "Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade Mark Reg'd". Handwritten note: "6 1/2 B / 51469 / 7412-20BV" ONE SHOE ONLY - for right foot. Measurements: Length 22cm Width 7.5cm Height 7cm / 2.75in (@ axis)
Date: 1935/1955
Creator: DeLiso, Palter
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library