Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4940 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4940

Simplicity pattern 4940 to make a one-piece dress with square neckline, side-front button closure, and variation with bias ruffle, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6658 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6658

McCall's pattern 6658 to make a one-piece dress with tie or notched collar with front button closure, long cuffed sleeves, and narrow skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5070 (open access)

Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5070

DuBarry pattern 5070 to make a dress with tucked shirtwaist-style bodice, short or long set-in sleeves, front button closure, peter pan or bow collar, and gore skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: DuBarry
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2406 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2406

Simplicity pattern to make a misses’ one-piece dress with extended shoulders, front yoke, full skirt, square neckline, and back-button closing, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1685 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1685

Simplicity pattern 1685 to make a one-piece dress pattern, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3037 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3037

Butterick pattern 3037 to make a bolero suit with long sleeves, slim paneled skirt, seam details mimicking revers collar, and built up waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2444 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2444

Simplicity pattern 2444 to make a play suit and skirt with extended shoulders and patch pocket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2354 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2354

Simplicity pattern 2354 to make a blouse with front button closure trimmed with ruffles of self, short or long sleeves, and high rounded neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern 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 Butterick Pattern #3382 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3382

Butterick pattern 3382 to make a one-piece dress with cap sleeves, scalloped front button closure, self belt, and gathered skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: Butterick 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
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3778 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3778

Simplicity pattern 3778 to make a one-piece dress with square neckline, gathered set-in sleeves, side front button closure, and gently flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1941
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5335 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5335

McCall's pattern 5335 to make a button-down dress, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5099 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5099

McCall's pattern 5099 to make a one-piece dress with extended shoulders, surplice bodice, and gathered skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: McCall's 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 Butterick Pattern #4637 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4637

Butterick pattern 4637 to make a one-piece casual dress with revers collar, front button closure, attached self belt, cuffed set-in sleeves, and princess seams, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6171 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6171

Vogue pattern 6171 to make a dress with back zipper closure, high neckline, and skirt gathered into front panels, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7447 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7447

McCall's pattern 7447 to make a dress with front button closure, shawl collar, gore skirt, and three-quarter sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beret

Beret style hat of ochre colored chenille yarn. Retailer's label on inside crown: " Alexander & Oviatt / Los Angeles"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beret

Beret made of light blue knitted chenille yarn. Designer's label: "Frank Olive"
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: Olive, Frank
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Necktie of off-white silk with grey diagonal embroidered stands with vertical off-white ribs in between; four in hand style; 1 1/2" at widest point. Lined in off-white silk with blue D'ore print. Labels: Dreyfuss & Son pure silk; Woven in Switzerland D'ore imported silk
Date: 1940/1960
Creator: Dreyfuss & Son
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Shoes

Pair of evening shoes of cream satin and gold leather trim. Designed as modified heeled sandals, the shoes have a rounded, open toe, and toe-box formed of four rounded "petals" of satin that rise up from the sides and join at top of toe-box. The "petals" are edged in gold leather, and have cut-outs between. Open sides, and straps around ankles and instep secured by small rectangular gold-colored buckles set with small rhinestones. Wide strap at back of heel. Satin covered heel is a modified boulevard heel, with rounded sides, slight waist, and curved front. Designer's stamp, left and right shoe: "Nancy Haggerty / Shoes Inc / New York" Handwritten in both shoes: "820X - Gold / 4 1/2 C / X6297"
Date: 1941
Creator: Haggerty, Nancy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cloche

Hat of black velvet styled as a cloche. Domed crown with some seaming and "wrinkles" has very small brim of same fabric, with black velvet bow at back as trim. Lined in cream fabric. Retailer's label inside crown: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order"
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library