Day suit

Two-piece gray flannel daytime suit. A) Fitted jacket. Single breasted with closure of nine buttons; bound buttonholes. Two faux tri-flap pockets on the chest. long suit sleeves. Modified Peter Pan collar has points at shoulders. Front hemline has points matching collar. Lined in mauve crepe. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original B) Skirt. Full length; A-lined.
Date: 1943
Creator: Maxwell, Vera
Object Type: Physical Object
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

Zacariah

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None
Date: 1943
Creator: Pippin, Horace
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

White Anxiety

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None
Date: 1943
Creator: Greene, Gertrude Glass
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Red Votive Lights

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This abstract painting on wood includes various hues of red with touches of purple and green.
Date: 1943
Creator: MacIver, Loren
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gloves

Glove of pale blue-gray cotton with green undertone. Hands have seams on outside; running stitch of same color; wrists widen and dip in V shape on thumb side; pinkie finger side of wrist features a large scalloped edge. Label sewn in right glove: "Gloves / Designed by / Lilly Dache", with "7" in a circle indicating size.
Date: 1943/1949
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of purple felt. The low, circular crown is mostly flattened, with a slightly undulating surface. Around the crown is a wide band of turquoise crushed silk jersey held in place by crossing bands of fuchsia pink and dark blue purple yarn. The wide, flat oval brim is set just slightly off-center to the crown, giving a wider brim in front than back. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of purple blue grosgrain ribbon around the inside base of the crown. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Henry's / Originals / Dallas". This hat was designed to be worn with a skirt suit of Mexican homespun cotton designed by Adrian, accession number 1967.002.003.
Date: 1943
Creator: Henry's
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5094 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5094

McCall's pattern 5094 to make a two-piece suit dress with front button closure, short or long set-in sleeves, gathered skirt, and gathering at center front, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4736 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4736

Simplicity pattern 4736 to make a two-piece dress with fitted bodice, gathered dart seams, gored skirt, and notched or trimmed neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4757 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4757

Simplicity pattern 4757 to make a misses' and women's two-piece pajama set with pants, convertible collar, short or long sleeves, and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5347 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5347

Vogue pattern 5347 to make a one-piece dress with slim draped skirt, collarless bateau neckline, and long fitted or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943/1947
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5349 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5349

Vogue pattern 5349 to make a suit with narrow skirt, bolero jacket with set-in sleeves, set-in long sleeves, extended shoulders, and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943/1946
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4201 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4201

Simplicity pattern 4201 to make a dress with notched collar, front button closure, bodice pockets, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5335 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5335

Butterick pattern 5335 to make a dress with yoke and bow neckline, lace inserts, pointed waistband, gathered skirt, and various sleeve options, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Street coat of black virgin wool with ermine trimmed cuffs and collar. Large notched collar; rolled cuffs. Patch pockets at sides have non-functional flaps and slit openings at sides. No closure. Padded shoulders; lined in black silk. Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas Label: Forstmann / 100% Virgin Wool
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Two-piece daytime suit of Mexican homespun cotton. A) Jacket. Body of jacket is purple, long sleeves and collarless yoke of green, with a narrow band of rose inserted below yoke in front. Jacket has padded shoulders and is slightly fitted, and closes with hooks and eyes in front. Small string tie at waist. Fully lined in purple silk. Label: "Adrian / Original" B) Skirt. Skirt is purple, below knee-length, of slim design flaring slightly. Was altered to lengthen, and then restored to original length. Side zipper closure, and waistband has snap and two hook-and-eye closures. No Labels. 1967.002.003, a hat by Henry's, Dallas, was made to go with this suit. It was most likely created with consideration for L-85 manufacturing restrictions during World War II.
Date: 1943/1945
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte Hat

Calotte of black felt with brown mink trim around front and sides. Quilted crown. Black grosgrain inner hatband; unlined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "The Fair / Fort Worth"
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of black felt with two bands of wide, wine red colored velvet ribbon off left and right sides meeting at center and extending off back of crown. Black coque feather trim at back. Retailer's label: "Northridge / Inc. / 1 W. 57th St. / New York"
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Little girl's dress of white ribbed cotton with pink flower print. Peter Pan collar; short puffed sleeves. Pink fabric with fagoting on sleeves cuffs, collar and on decorative twists down center front. Dress gathers at waist with 1/2" placket around sides and back. Center back button closure.
Date: 1943
Creator: Torrance, Mary Sleeper
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool suit

Three-piece suit consisting of green wool jacket, skirt and red striped jersey blouse. A) Jacket of green twill wool. Single breasted with notched collar in red twill wool on exterior of collar extending down interior of front opening. Three self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides trimmed with matching self covered buttons and red undersides. Long, set in sleeves with split opening at cuff closed with single, self covered button and bound buttonhole and lined on underside in red. Lined in red silk crepe. Designer's label on inside right: "Traina-Norell / New York" B) Skirt in green twill wool. A line; below knee length. White grosgrain ribbon waistband. Left side zipper. Unlined. C) Blouse in green and red striped jersey. Long sleeves. Narrow, rounded collar banded in matching fabric. Left side opening at neckline with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on 1-inch band of self. Fitted. Partially lined at back neckline in off-yellow organdy.
Date: 1943/1945
Creator: Traina-Norell
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Flannel suit

Tan flannel two-piece daytime suit. A) Tan fitted jacket. 7 buttons in front. Long sleeved. ~2 inch collar. Side pocket on left and right. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original B) Knee length skirt of same material. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell
Date: 1943
Creator: Maxwell, Vera
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library