Ostrich skin gloves

Pair of gloves of ostrich skin; pale green; pull-on; wrist length. Length: 21cm; Width: 12cm
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Petticoat

Petticoat of maroon taffeta with two tiers of 1-3/4" black horsehair braid. One inch waistband. Center back opening closed with hook & eyes. Two curved panels at hips are gathered at the hem. Unlined, with 3-1/2" band of black stiffened net at interior hem line. Combined designer/retailer label on inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture Hat

Picture hat of light tan straw. The hat has a high, conical crown that is flattened at top. The wide straw brim curves up slightly from base of crown, then curves gently downwards to edge. At back of crown is large navy blue grosgrain ribbon bow, and around the top of the hat is a "cloud" of navy blue veiling. Hat is unlined, with inner light tan grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, and a black elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label inside: "John Frederics Inc / New York"; "Made in America"; and size label "22".
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: John, John P. & Fredericks, Fred
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture Hat

Picture hat of light tan straw. The cylindrical crown is flattened at top, with a sunken center. Crown is encircled by a wide band of olive green velvet ribbon, lighter on one side, that is formed into a multi-lobed bow at back with trailing ribbons. Wide flat brim turns down near edge. Unlined, with inner off-white grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, and elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pink shorts

Shorts of pink cotton corduroy. Short cuffed legs. Wide waistband fastens in back with pink plastic button on waistband and zipper. Small slit watch pocket on right front at waistband. Unlined. Maker's label at back left (illegible): "Port Stuff / by Wolfs"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Riding ensemble

Beige/khaki. silk and wool. western-style riding ensemble. (a.) Top: fitted. western-style beige silk shirt with stylized front and back yokes. Moderate V-neckline with spread collar and notched lapels. Full-length set-in sleeves that pleat into narrow cuffs. The cuffs are secured with two medium size and one small snap. The placket opening is accented with an appliqued. stylized. half fleur-de-lys. Centerfront placket opening secured with four medium size snaps. Curved shirt tail hem that arches up over the hips. Label stitched over the right inside front placket facing. at waistlevel. (b.) Pants: khaki colored. wool twill. western-style riding trousers. Darted waistline with stylized. appliqued yokes front and back. Four tab-like belt loops. Left side seam zipper closure to hiplevel with a snap at the waistline. Tapered long legs with ankle level slits. The stylized yoke details trail down the sides eams to just above knee level. Label stitched inside center front. over interior waistband.
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Riding Helmet

Riding helmet of dark brown velvet. Brown grosgrain ribbon bow at back. Lined in red satin.
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Robe

Robe of pale pink or peach satin, v-neckline created with surplice bodice with center front closure of row of self-covered buttons at wide insert or cummerbund at the natural waist, long set-in sleeves with slight blouson effect, wide cuffs with self-covered buttons, full length, unlined.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Satin handbag

Handbag of brown satin. Peaked gold tone frame with four ornamental cameos and etching; cameo flip clasp. Single handle of matching brown satin. Gathers at frame. Self lined; two pockets. Hand mirror with brown satin backing (mirror releasing from backing). No labels. Measurements: 22cm L, 18.5cm H (w/o handle), 5.5cm W
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Scalloped gloves

Gloves of yellow cotton suede. Elbow length; wide edge; mousquetaire look; scalloped outer edge.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Men's Hawaiian shirt of rayon in faded blues and greens with Japanese pagoda and Mount Fuji motifs. Center front button closure; collared. Patch pocket at left breast. Label: Aloha, hand-screened originals
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Aloha
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Short sleeve shirt with all over design reminiscent of Kandinsky in green, yellow, red and pale blue outlined with fragmented dotted line. Label: Benvenuto Hand Prints
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Benvenuto Hand Prints
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Emerald green shirt with red holly and blue berries. Button-down, short sleeved, waist length, convertible collar. Label: Aloha, hand-screened originals
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Aloha
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Long sleeve, blue/gray shirt with print of Congo dancers holding shields and spears in navy blue, red and white. Two front patch pockets with flaps, double button cuff. Label: Personality
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Personality
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoulder scarf

Shoulder scarf of sheer navy chiffon with elasticized round head opening in center. Picot hem.
Date: 1945/1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt ensemble

Ensemble consisting of skirt and jacket of off-white linen and lace. A) Jacket of off-white linen. Waist/hip length, rounded neckline, short sleeves, center front opening with no closures. Inset with vertical bands of off-white crocheted lace, two on front, one on each sleeve from shoulder to hem, one on each side under sleeves, and two on back. Unlined. No labels. B) Skirt of matching materials. Maxi length. At front of dress are two vertical inset bands of matching lace which extend to slightly above hem, and then are connected around sides and back by matching inset horizontal band of lace. Center back hook-and-eye closures. No labels.
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Skirt suit of navy blue wool twill consisting of: A) Hip-length jacket with full length tailored sleeves. Collarless neckline which raises 3/4". Single breasted with 3 tortoise buttons and slim bound button holes. Bib-shaped yoke insert with two almost vertical faux pocket flaps. Mid-arm design seams comes to inner top of lower hacking pocket flaps. Hacking pockets have vertical and slim bound buttons holes with one tortoise button for right flap and one turquoise button for left flap. Back inverted triangular yoke starts from shoulders with point ended at center back waist. Tailored sleeve split into upper and under sleeve, with two darts at elbow on under sleeve. Fully lined in (now) indigo crepe silk. B) Skirt, pencil with seams at center front and back and both sides. 1 1/2" waist band with triangular tip comes to a lapped zipper on left side and 4 sets of hooks and one snap for closure. Two 2" darts on front and two 4" darts on back. 2" simple vent at CF hem, hem has been let down from original length by ~2", using 2" cotton bias tape. Skirt is unlined with pinked cut edges to finish seam inside. Labels: Designer's label: "Adrian …
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Black wool suit with black button accents. A) Short black jacket with buttons surrounding collar and sleeves. No front closure, high collar, ~2 inches wide Label inside right hem: Genuine Swansdown / Paris New York / Custom Made B) Matching knee-length skirt
Date: 1945/1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Spike heel

Brown leather spike heel; pointed toe, gold buckle on vamp strap, insoles marked with script brand in gold "Urbanites" and size information in handwritten ink
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Urbanites
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straight legged pants

Pants of rose pink jersey knit, straight leg, zip front, waistband, side seam pockets.
Date: 1945/1959
Creator: Max Mara
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw hat

Hat of tightly coiled, finely braided metallic gold straw. The low crown is telescoped at top. Hatband of a wreath of artificial flowers with green leaves and metallic gold four-petal blossoms with pearl centers. From below the wreath extends light brown net veil. Narrow circular brim, rolled under and back to form its own lining/facing. Unlined; headband of golden brown grosgrain ribbon and elastic cord to help secure to wearer's head. Maker's inside: Regalle
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Regalle Shoppe
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw hat

Hat of natural straw hat with navy velvet hatband around crown and silk rose daisies and net as trim at front. Low, slightly domed crown; rolled brim. Headband of ivory grosgrain ribbon; unlined.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw hat

Hat of red straw. Conical crown with a flattened top. The wide, floppy brim of matching straw is constructed as a separate piece sewn to the crown. The hat is unlined with a headband of black grosgrain ribbon. A black braided cord is attached at sides to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc." Price tag affixed to inner band: "75 [cents symbol]" Measurements: 45 cm. front to back; 45 cm. side to side; 15 cm. high at highest point.
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit jacket

Jacket of black silk satin. Tightly fitted; princess seams. Single breasted with four self-covered buttons with bound buttonholes at center front closure. Two flaps at upper left and right breast with bound buttonholes; evidence of missing buttons. Long dolman sleeves with bound buttonholes on cuffs; evidence of missing buttons; underarm gussets. Lined in ivory silk. Designer label: Molly / design / New York Retailer label sewn: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Levy, Molly Sarnoff
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library