Gloves

Pair of gloves of grey chamois. Elbow length; 1 stitch at wrist and one stitch at elbow, brings into gather. Retailer Stamp: Neiman-Marcus / Made in France Size Stamp: 7 Designer Stamp: Made in France / Christian Dior Handwritten on inside of glove: M-2205-4 Length: 39cm; Width: 12.5cm
Date: 1947/1957
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening purse

Purse to cocktail dress ensemble of satin brocade. D) Evening bag of green silk taffeta in pouch style. Single wrist loop handle of self trimmed with large matching bow at front. Zipper closure with matching silk pull tab. Lined in green faille; two patch pockets within. No labels.
Date: 1949
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit - Jacket and Skirt

Suit (jacket and skirt) of dark brown wool consisting of: Jacket. Single breasted with notched lapel. The center front opening is slightly angled from top left to lower right and has three circular, dark brown, plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long, set-in sleeves have three nonfunctional, smaller, matching buttons with tailored buttonholes at hem. Torso tapers to fitted, natural waist and flares to hips. Vertical, double welt, very shallow side pockets. Lapel, center front opening and hem of sleeves trimmed in thin, black piping. Princess seaming. Lightly padded shoulders. Lined in black silk jacquard with repeated "Jean Dessés" pattern. Skirt. Street length; slightly A-lined. Designed to appear as a wrapped skirt with diagonal opening from left hip to right side hem with five nonfunctional buttons matching jacket, and tailored buttonholes. At center front, from knee height to left side hem, is simulated opening backed by same fabric. Opening has black piping matching jacket. Left side zipper with two hook & eyes on narrow waistband. Lined in black silk, with exception of front panel.
Date: 1948
Creator: Dessès, Jean
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte Hat

Calotte style hat of navy blue wool felt. Right side extends with a strip of felt curling downward then upward to a point trimmed with a strand of pears, gold leaves, and blue/green bugle beads. Unlined with a blue grosgrain hatband. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Ginette Robert / de Paris"
Date: 1945
Creator: Robert, Ginette
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk pumps

Pumps of ivory silk satin with oval rhinestone embellishment on vamp; 1 3/4" chunky heel; off-white leather interior. Size 7 AA Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"
Date: 1946/1976
Creator: Vivier, Roger Henri
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oxford shoes

Ladies brown stamped leather lace-up oxford shoes. Low knock-on heel, rounded toe cap. Round cord laces. Designer stamp: "Christian Dior / New York/Paris "
Date: 1947/1957
Creator: Dior, Christian
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tartan coat ensemble

Tartan plaid dress with black wool overcoat trimmed in green and red tartan plaid. A) Coat of heavy black wool with plaid piping, double breasted with angled rows of black round plastic buttons, notched collar trimmed with piping, square patch pockets at natural waist trimmed in piping, a-line, knee-length, fully lined. Designer's label inside back collar of coat: "Norman Hartnell / Paris Londres" Sewn to designer's label is small label: "Made in France" B) Shirtwaist-style dress of red plaid with dark green and white plaid pattern, pointed collar, center front button placket with black round plastic buttons from neckline to natural waist, rounded patch pockets at slight angle at chest, long set-in sleeves with narrow cuffs, insert at natural waist, full a-line bias skirt, side zipper.
Date: 1940
Creator: Hartnell, Norman, 1901-1979
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of tan fur felt.
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: Schiaparelli, Elsa
System: The UNT Digital Library

Turban

Turban style hat of black and pink striped satin with stuffed stand up pleated pouf in front. Lined in black net with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Designer's label: "Lilly Daché Paris / 78 East 58th St. New York"
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat in turban style of black jersey. Soft folds tie at back. Headband of self. Designer's label on inside headband: "Paulette" Tag at base of designer's label: "Made in France"
Date: [1940..1945]
Creator: Paulette
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat in modified renaissance style of black crochet net. Flat, circular crown of net gathered under crown from temples draping to shoulder length. Inside hatband of black grosgrain. Designer's label on inside hatband: " Lilly Dache Paris 78 East 58th St. New York"
Date: [1940..1945]
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of brown felt in modified beret-style. Crown is draped with a band of pearls as trim on right side. Unlined with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Maker's label: "Haute Mode / Michèle / Paris"
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: Michèle
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of brown felt. The low, slightly domed crown is almost hidden by the upturned brim. At front facing of brim is large flat brown grosgrain ribbon bow. Around the base of the crown is affixed brown net veiling. The hat is unlined, with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Combined designer's/retailer's label inside: "Leslie James / Designed for Sakowitz / Houston" Manufacturer's style stamp inside crown: "Midi / Imported Velour Body / Made in France"
Date: 1949
Creator: James, Leslie
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of light brown felt and black voile. The domed crown is of light brown felt, curving slightly and extending outwards at front. Mounted at front is a large leaf-shape of fine black voile with black thread veining and wired edge. The leaf from is sculptural, with the wired edge curved and bent. At side of leaf is a spray of yellow feathers and black ribbon. Hat is unlined, with inner light brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label (stating reproduction: "Reproduction Autorisee de / Janette Colombier / 4 Avenue Matignon / Paris" Maker's label: "Fifth Avenue / G Howard Hodge / New York" Maker's label for felt body: "Gaby / Made / In / Czechoslovakia"
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Colombier, Janette
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Afternoon hat of crushed and draped velvet. Brim of dark purple, crown of wine. Purple brim extends to point at side. Self cording trim. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Lined in wine colored silk. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Marguerite & Leonie / 4 . Rue des Carucines" Label attached below designer's label: "Made in France"
Date: 1940
Creator: Marguerite & Leonie
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of gray fur felt. The derby style hat is made of a single piece of stiffened gray fur felt. The low, domed crown is encircled near the base by a band of black grosgrain ribbon, with a bow at back. The 2" wide brim curves upwards at edges. Hat is unlined, and has a band of black grosgrain ribbon inside at base of crown. Attached to the inner ribbon is a small plastic comb to secure the hat to wearer's head. Designer's label sewn to inner ribbon: "Lilly / Daché / Paris New York / 78 East 56th Street, N.Y."
Date: 1949/1950
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte Hat

Calotte style hat of royal blue satin with scalloped edge.
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Schiaparelli, Elsa
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of dark brown felt. Wired, rolled brim with one black and one light brown pom pom as trim. Hat has two wired triangular shaped extensions at left and right rim for securing hat to head as well as elastic band. Designer's label on inside hat band: "Madame Suzy / 5, Rue de la Paix / Paris"
Date: 1947
Creator: Madame Suzy
System: The UNT Digital Library

Alligator pumps

Green-brown or olive alligator pump with button at side. Spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.4 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) Markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Balmain, Pierre
System: The UNT Digital Library

Alligator Pumps

Light brown alligator pump with button at side, spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.2 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Balmain, Pierre
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ankle boots

Ankle boots of brown lizard skin. Narrow, squared toe; stacked, set-under heel. Heel trimmed with wrapped strap that buckles at outside of boot. Measurements: L: 25cm W: 7cm H: 15cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 1/2 in.)
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Vivier, Roger
System: The UNT Digital Library

Feathered hat

Turban style hat of sienna taffeta striped with velvet over a crown of black velvet. Pheasant quills as trim on front. Lined in black with brown grosgrain ribbon headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "à Paris / Maud et Nano / 107 Faubourg St. Honoré" Tag attached to designer's label: "Made in France"
Date: 1947
Creator: Maud et Nano
System: The UNT Digital Library

Kidskin gloves

Gloves of white French kidskin. Plain; pull-on; elbow length. Slight staining on gloves. Size / Manufacturer Label: 7 3/4; French Kidskin; Neiman-Marcus; Made in France Right glove has the letters SMl written along the seam.
Date: 1948/1953
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather gloves

Pair of gloves of kid leather; cream-white; pull-on; just below the elbow length; lined with fabric. Attached tag lists France as country of origin, but there are no labels on gloves.
Date: 1948/1953
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library