Straw hat

Hat of natural-colored straw. The domed crown is of patterned woven straw, forming a lace effect. Hatband is a wide band of light brown grosgrain ribbon with a bow and trailing ends. The wide brim, of matching straw, curves upwards. Unlined; headband of light brown grosgrain ribbon. No labels or tags in the hat.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9444 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9444

Vogue pattern 9444 to make a short or long coat with convertible collar, double-breasted front button closure, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1942/1943
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Scarf

Scarf of silk in collage of fashion plates of women's hats from different time periods (dates noted on individual plates). Kelly green background with white border. Measures 34"x35"
Date: 1942/1952
Creator: Cadwallader, Brooke
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Headband

Headband of black felt. The hat is designed to fit across the top of the head, coming to a rounded point on left side, and with an enlarged circular end on the left which sits higher on the head. The headband is "peaked" along the length, adding height to wearer. Designer's label: Marcelle Rousseau / Dallas
Date: 1942/1948
Creator: Rosseau, Marcelle
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Musical Squash

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The painting is an abstract of a cut open acorn squash in hues of green and gold against a brown background with a black, musical staff and two clef symbols in the upper right of the canvas. The lower right has abstract shapes in red, green, blue, and brown.
Date: 1942
Creator: Morgan, Maud
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Horse and Rider

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None
Date: 1942
Creator: Marini, Marino
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Black Fish

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A still life of two fish and other foods on a table.
Date: 1942
Creator: Braque, Georges
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's Dress

Child's dress of blue cotton batiste with white embroidery. Short, puffed sleeves with rolled cuff and white embroidered scalloped edges. Rounded neckline with white embroidered scalloped edges. Small pin tuck pleats at front shoulders; center front is embellished with embroidery in scroll and floral motif. Center front opening of six white buttons (one missing) and barred buttonholes.
Date: 1942
Creator: Alesta, Bertie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sand Mines of Tetelpa

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None
Date: 1942
Creator: O'Gorman, Juan
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

First Theme,

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None
Date: 1942
Creator: Diller, Burgoyne
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Demonstration

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None
Date: 1942
Creator: Meza, Guillermo
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tempo in Red Major

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None
Date: 1942
Creator: Mérida, Carlos
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Head of the Monserrat II

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None
Date: 1942
Creator: González, Julio
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abe Lincoln the Great Emancipator

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Painting of five male subjects in warm and cool hues of burnt-orange, dark blue, gray and black. Abraham Lincoln is depicted wearing his signature black top hat and black knee-length overcoat. The subject to the left of Abraham Lincoln appears to be in decorated military attire. The two subjects on the far right are also in military attire.
Date: 1942~
Creator: Pippin, Horace
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lounging pajamas

Oriental influenced lounging pajamas in gold colored satin brocade. (a) Jacket is kimono styled with quilted fabric trim at long sleeve end. shoulder seam. neck and front opening and inset pockets at front. Fitted bodice with loose sleeves. Mandarin collar. Front closure with 2 frogs. (b) Pants are of same fabric with loose legs and yoke at waist. Waistband with back zipper closure.
Date: 1942/1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Novelty print dress

A) Brown rayon crepe dress with printed motifs of corsages made of WWII War Savings Bond Stamps. Pleated front; center front opening with brown plastic buttons from neckline to hem; half-sleeves. B) Belt of self-covered fabric; white leather back.
Date: 1942
Creator: Crystal, David
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool jacket

Woman's jacket of merlot purple wool with asymmetrical, paisley-shaped curved inset over right shoulder. Fitted; princess seams; long sleeves. Center front closure with three buttons and bound buttonholes. Two double welt pockets at hips with an asymmetrical, paisley-shaped inset over left pocket. Deep V-shaped insert at center back. Lined in garnet red crepe; shoulder pads. Designer's label: Adrian / Original
Date: 1942/1948
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hooded raincoat

A) Raincoat of iridescent brown "elkskin". Street length. Full-length sleeves w/buttons at cuffs. CF opening with 4 large brown circular buttons. Angled slit pockets at sides. Unlined, back of fabric showing a dark royal blue-ish face. Designer's label at inside right flap: "A Main Street / Original / of / Cohama / Iridescent / Elkskin / Acetate Rayon and Cotton" B) Detachable hood of same, which buttons to jacket.
Date: 1942
Creator: Mainstreet
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall-Winter 1952 (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall-Winter 1952

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.
Date: Autumn 1942
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Evening Sandal

Pair of green crepe* open-toed slingbacks with a silver elastic at the back and a small silver platform. Fabric crosses at the vamp and has 2 rhinestone studded circlets for added detail.The modified continental heal is covered in the same green fabric. Writing inside is illegible.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather booties

Baby booties of white leather with perforated design on toe cap; lace up closure.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fur hat

Hat of tan/light brown fur in modified boater style. The cylindrical crown is flat at top; wide hatband of dark brown grosgrain ribbon with large bow and trailing ribbons. The flat, medium-width brim is covered in same fur, but is lined in part with black fur under brim. Hat is unlined, allowing view of stiffening mesh under-structure of crown. Inner gray grosgrain ribbon headband; elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte

Calotte hat of brown felt. The calotte (also spelled "calot") is designed as a low domed crown of brown felt with a grid of brown (faux?) pearls spaced approximately one inch apart. One side of the hat is rounded, and the other side dips lower and ends with an arrow projecting away from the head at a ninety degree angle. Arrow covered with brown bugle beads on the front and unadorned on the back. Unlined, with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer label sewn inside back: "Frank Palma" with image of needle, thread, and spool under the text
Date: 1942
Creator: Palma, Frank
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bi-color dress

A) Mustard yellow and olive green rayon crepe evening dress; long sleeved; v-neck B) Yellow fringed scarf
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library