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

Gloves

Pair of gloves of black leather lined in silk Original tag inside indicates gloves were made in the US Original price tag reads "Brights's Paducah / NY 4700 $11.00"
Date: 1945/1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6352 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6352

Vogue pattern 6352 to make a one-piece dress with front button closure, draped neckline, natural waist, and flared skirt. including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6296 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6296

Vogue pattern 6296 to make a blouse with long set-in sleeves, tucked front opening, side front seams, and french cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3481 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3481

Butterick pattern 3481 to make a one-piece dress with draped wrap skirt and tie at natural waist, front button closure, cap or set-in sleeves, and v-neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3436 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3436

Butterick pattern 3436 to make a dress with yoke and bow neckline, front button closure, short set-in sleeves, and short full collar set into pointed waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1726 (open access)

Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1726

Hollywood pattern 1726 to make a dress with flared skirt, set-in and gathered sleeves, and high neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1972 (open access)

Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1972

Hollywood pattern 1972 to make a dress with front yoke, notched collar, front button closure, patch pockets, and set-in long or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1761 (open access)

Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1761

Hollywood pattern 1761 to make a two-piece dress with flared skirt, long sleeves, front button closure, and no collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
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

Fedora

Hat of rich brown felt, styled as a fedora. Crown somewhat cylindrical, flattened at top, with slightly indented top square panel. At base of crown is 2" wide band of light brown/beige grosgrain ribbon, with trailing ends. Medium-width brim of same felt, turned up at back and sides, down slightly at front. Unlined, but with inner reddish brown grosgrain ribbon hatband, and attached black elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label at inner hatband: "Hatnegie Hats Inc. / New York" Style label: "5226" Size label: "21 1/2"
Date: 1945
Creator: Hatnegie Hats Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of colored knitted yarn. Tall, conical crown with flattened top. Crown has horizontal bands of knitting in browns, blues, and beige, alternating with bands of "puffed" yarn areas of blue, pink, beige, and brown. No brim. Unlined, but with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "John Frederics Inc / New York" and "Made in America".
Date: 1945/1948
Creator: John, John P. & Fredericks, Fred
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1469 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1469

Simplicity pattern 1469 to make a one-piece daytime or evening dress with sweetheart neckline, flared peplum, and short or long skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1192 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1192

McCall's pattern 1192 to make a blouse with extended shoulders, back neckline closure, and suggested sequin or embroidery trim throughout, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Advance Pattern #4077 (open access)

Envelope for Advance Pattern #4077

Advance pattern 4077 to make a dress with darted skirt, extended shoulders, long or short set-in sleeves, and various necklines, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1948
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6337 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6337

Vogue pattern 6337 to make a blouse with front button closure with ruffle trim and set-in sleeves of varying lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6250 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6250

McCall's pattern 6250 to make a dress with front button opening, convertible collar, gathered skirt, and natural waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7117 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7117

Simplicity Pattern 7117 to make an embroidery of with angels in various poses, particularly for a crib blanket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3615 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3615

Butterick pattern 3615 to make a dress with surplice bodice, short or long sleeves, gathering at shoulders, and day length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1632 (open access)

Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1632

Hollywood Pattern 1632 to make a one-piece dress with surplice bodice, set-in sleeves, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail Dress

Cocktail dress of black chiffon.
Date: 1945
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of black and red wool knit.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
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

Dress

Ensemble of black rayon/ cotton and tropical print of green. red. yellow. and purple rayon/ cotton. A) Sun dress has narrow straps. black bodice. slightly gathered skirt is black in front. print in back B) Overblouse of print has short kimono sleeves. backless black cummerbund waist with 4 covered round buttons Designer Label: Pat Premo / Fashion / A Wesley Simpson / Custom Fabric
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Premo, Pat
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library