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Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952 (open access)

Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952

Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.
Date: 1948/1952
Creator: Texas Fashion Collection
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Satin gown

A) Evening gown of bright brown satin and black velvet with matching brassier. Form fitted bodice of brown satin narrows at waist and dips to a center front seam, where fabric is gathered and drapes down to full-length; black velvet skirt surrounds center front fabric and creates a fullness at hips. Handwritten cloth tape label in skirt: "Charles James 47" B) Brassier. Designer's Label: "This is an original / Madame Adrienne / 35 other pat. pend. / pat. 3072879"
Date: 1948
Creator: James, Charles
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped vest

Vest of red, white, blue, yellow and gray silk grosgrain ribbon. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1948/1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tailored coat

Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label
Date: 1948
Creator: Pietro
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool coat

White tailored coat of serge wool. From card: Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label
Date: 1948
Creator: Pietro
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Black wool crepe beaded cocktail dress. Short sleeved, straight skirt. Brown bugle beads and sequins hand-sewn all over. Brown taffeta sash.
Date: 1949
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embellished handbag

Handbag in satchel inspired style of black wool with front of black velvet appliqué and multicolor beading atop needlepointed flowers in shades of pink. Handle of matching black wool; inverted frame. Brass flip clip closure. Lining of black faille with two pockets, one zippered. Four domed brass feet. Maker's label: Hand Decorated Original / by / Veldoré / of Houston, U.S.A. Measurements: 39cm L, 24cm H, 7cm W
Date: 1949
Creator: Veldore
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7716 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7716

McCall's pattern 7716 to make a blouse with gathered round yoke, front button closure, rounded collar, and long or short set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1949
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2928 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2928

Simplicity pattern 2928 to make a teen one-piece dress with tucks at waistline, gored skirt, and various necklines, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1949
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Knit ensemble

Black knit ensemble with cotton pique accents. Consists of: A) Jacket (top) with white cuffs and collar; six covered buttons down front; two front pockets Designer's label at inside back collar: "Henry / A La / Pensee" B) Matching calf-length black skirt with looped trim at top.
Date: 1949
Creator: Pensee, Henry a la
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Pair of brown suede D'Orsay Pumps. The shoes have brown suede rounded toe box and heel area, but are open at sides to the sole. Small inverted V cut at front creating "peep-toe" effect. On top of vamp is sewn on brown suede "tie" forming the effect of a bow. Brown suede ankle strap. 3 1/2" thick spike heel covered in brown suede. Marked inside heel of both shoes: "17061-1 / 6 S / 11310X"; Stamped on sole of both shoes: "Pandora / Footwear" Measurements: Size 6S; 22 cm. long; 7.4 cm. at widest; 17.5 cm. at highest; Heel: 8.8 cm. (3 1/2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: Pandora / Footwear Right Shoe: Pandora / Footwear
Date: 1949
Creator: Pandora
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Advance Fashion News, August 1949 (open access)

Advance Fashion News, August 1949

Advance Fashion News pamphlet with illustrations of various women's and children's designs illustrated in black, white, and blue tones.
Date: August 1949
Creator: Advance Pattern Co.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool ensemble

Day suit. A) Jacket of green knit wool. Short, with long sleeves. B) Blouse of rust-orange knit. C) Tweed skirt, street-length. D) Caplet of material matching skirt, forms a hood.
Date: Autumn 1949
Creator: Henry a la Pensee
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library