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Skirt Suit

Ecru worsted wool two-piece suit. A: Jacket with center front opening with four beige plastic buttons with bound button holes, first two spread apart by 2" next two spread apart by 10". Collared. Motif of concentric arced inserts, 1.175" wide each, starting from shoulder point, arcing down past second button. This upside down arc repeats on the back with a rainbow meeting the shoulder's center. On front, two more arc inserts motif repeat, with the rainbow arc stretching over the smaller reversed arc between the sections of buttons. One-piece set in sleeves with double elbow darts. Lined in beige silk faille. Retailer's label at center back collar: "Neiman-Marcus" Designer's Label at front right jacket lining: "Adrian / Original" B: Unlined A-line skirt of same fabric with lapped zipper covered by triangle pointed waistband tip on the left side. Waistband 1 3/8" wide. Four darts total, two in front, two in back. Pinked edge to seam allowances. Hem tape attached to 3" wide hem edge with machine stitch, tape hand based to inside of skirt with blind hem (slip stitch) stitch.
Date: 1951
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Advance Pattern #5913 (open access)

Envelope for Advance Pattern #5913

Envelope for a Advance pattern to make a girl's pinafore dress with suspenders, jacket, skirt and blouse; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Light brown spiraled straw hat that shapes to a gentle point extending out from the forehead. Slightly domed crown. Green grosgrain ribbon headband; green elastic cord for securing hat to head.
Date: 1951
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Red print dress

Dress of dark red silk with all-over black print of small black leaf clusters with medium and heavy lines creating depth. Deep and wide v-neckline, elbow-length set-in sleeves, natural waistline, full full-length skirt, back low scoop neckline with round insert embellished with black leaf-like embroidery over ten pompom knot and loop closures above a short zipper, fully lined.
Date: 1951
Creator: Benenson, Fira
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Robe

Robe of striped pink nylon. Button closure down front. Floor length.
Date: 1951
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Krizia-style Hat

Krizia-style hat of black lace over black straw.
Date: 1951
Creator: Chanda, Michael Roy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress coat

Coat of beige crepe wool; turned back collar and cuffs with brown linen; mid-calf length; 4 buttons of metal with rhinestones; buttons to waist; reinforced skirt is stiff; waistline at natural waist; angled princess line from arm hole; shoulder dart; welted button holes and pockets; brick red lining.
Date: 1951/1955
Creator: Dell-Mann
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Daytime coat of beige linen. Single breasted with three cream colored, circular, plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Long, raglan sleeves with 4" cuffs. Notched collar. Street length. Side slit pockets. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside right seam of lining under arm hole: "Christian Dior / Paris / Made in France"
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian
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

Hat

Hat of silk faille. The body of the hat is made of woven straw, covered with beige/off-white silk faille. The shallow, domed crown is made in two parts - the upper shallow dome, and a collar into which the upper crown is inset. The upper edge of the collar is pipped in black. The shallow sloping brim is similarly constructed, with an inner band and then outer section with a black pipped edge between the sections. The crown is unlined, revealing the woven straw. The brim segments are lined in the same faille of the outside of the hat. Around the inside of the crown is an inner hatband of cream grosgrain ribbon, two which is attached a black elasticized cord to secure the hat to wearer's head. A small red/brown stitch on the inner hatband indicates the front of the hat. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Christian Dior / Paris / Made in / France"
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Metalic jacket

Coat of metallic gold woven textile, hip length, standing collar, no closures, set in sleeve, dropped shoulder seam, three-quarter length sleeves, lined in black. Label: Fabiani Rome, Made exclusively in Italy for Neiman Marcus, handwritten label reading "Fabiani, $495, Fall 1951"
Date: Spring 1951
Creator: Fabiani, Alberto
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bridal lingerie ensemble

Bridal lingerie ensemble of ivory rayon and lace. A) Nightgown. Full length with wide lace shoulder straps. Styled with wedding bow and bell appliques on lace bodice and at hem of nightgown. Hem is slightly flared with added 9" lace border. Label at center back: "Styled by / Godfried / 36" and "Fine / Rayon / Fabric" on back of tag. B) Robe of matching fabric. Full length; elbow length lace sleeves and lace cuffs. Bodice has lace front and yoke with insert of 2" wide lace under bustline giving empire effect. Closure of two hook & eyes on lace insert below bustline and blue ribbon tie at neckline. Label matching gown. C) Tie belt for robe of 5/8"pink ribbon and 1-1/2"blue ribbon.
Date: 1951
Creator: Godfried
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tournament

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None
Date: 1951
Creator: Gottlieb, Adolph
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hostess mules

Multi-colored striped grosgrain slip-on pump with cording. rosette on vamp Right Shoe Markings: "Created by Jerro / New York / Hostess Mules"
Date: 1951
Creator: Jerro, John L.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Colors for a Large Wall

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None
Date: 1951
Creator: Kelly, Ellsworth
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Port of Hamburg

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None
Date: 1951
Creator: Kokoschka, Oskar
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1650 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1650

Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make aprons with detachable bibs and pockets; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8640 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8640

McCalls' pattern 8640 to make a dress with optional sleeve lengths, notched collar, cuffs, front button opening, and pockets on a full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of off-white and pink striped cotton with rose bud motif.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Television suit

Lounging ensemble (TV suit) of jersey wool in royal blue with black paisley print.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Large Upright Internal/External Form

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The large vertical sculpture is seen at a distance and from the side in the large atrium setting.
Date: 1951/1981
Creator: Moore, Henry
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Large Upright Internal/External Form

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The large vertical sculpture is seen from the side with the opening visible.
Date: 1951/1981
Creator: Moore, Henry
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Large Upright Internal/External Form

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The large bronze sculpture is a vertical organic shape with space hollowed out and more similar shapes inside. The surface is shiny and is situated inside a large atrium in an office building.
Date: 1951/1981
Creator: Moore, Henry
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Red silk taffeta dress with print of white line/dashes. A) Cocktail dress of red silk taffeta print. The print is of short white lines/dashes, scattered over the entire garment. Short sleeves, collar with rounded "points". Dropped waist, with a wide panel of same fabric with vertical stitching between bodice and skirt. "Tiered" skirt, with a flounce of same material gathered at bottom of dropped waist and continuing to about knee-level. Skirt gathered at dropped waist, under the flounce. Center front opening with 5 small circular self-covered buttons. Zipper at left side from under arm to dropped waist. Unlined. Inner ivory grosgrain belt/petersham with single hook and eye at left side. Seam where flounce joins skirt reinforced on interior with horsehair band. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Thin belt of cream leather covered in matching fabric. Rectangular buckle covered in same fabric. No marks on belt.
Date: 1951
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library