Bathing ensemble

Beach ensemble with a dark blue wool jersey knit maillot swimsuit with ties from bust to around neck, an off-white wrap-around terry cloth skirt with striped blue and white section at waist an in patches on side, and a matching off-white terrycloth shawl with fringed ends.
Date: Summer 1948
Creator: Leser, Tina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beach ensemble

Beach ensemble. A) Dark blue wool jersey knit maillot swimsuit with ties from bust to around neck. Elastic at legs. One either side just at hip is large brass /gold plated safety pin, which passes through brass grommets in suit. B) Off-white wrap-around terry cloth skirt with striped blue and white section at waist an in patches on side. C) Matching off-white terrycloth shawl with fringed ends.
Date: Spring 1948
Creator: Leser, Tina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Derby Hat

Hat in derby style of navy felt. Edge of crown trimmed in wide bands of navy, gray and red yarn with very narrow gold thread knots tied to tasseled ends of yarn bands. Unlined with navy grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Maker/retailer's label: "A / Neiman / Marcus / Original"
Date: 1948
Creator: Louise Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bonnet

Poke bonnet of red Milan straw with navy/dark purple velvet fluting. Two hatpins with round, red chenille heads. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Made in England / Model / Otto Lucas / London W1" Retailer's label sewn to designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Date: 1948
Creator: Lucas, Otto
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Crucifix

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None
Date: 1948
Creator: Marcks, Gerhard
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Woman's suit of khaki green wool knit. A) Jacket has small collar. Center front closure with 5 buttons of gold glitter and silver sequins. Bodice has multiple decorative darts from waist to hips in front and back. Long straight sleeves. B) Skirt is straight in matching fabric.
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: Maurice Rentner, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7412 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7412

Envelope for a McCalls pattern to make a misses' two-piece suit dress with full skirt and fitted jacket with center front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: McCall's 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
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7538 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7538

McCall's pattern 7538 to make a one-piece dress with revers collar, front button opening, draped detail at skirt sides, and three-quarter or long set-in 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
Envelope for Modes Royal "Budget Design" #D-13 (open access)

Envelope for Modes Royal "Budget Design" #D-13

Modes Royale "Budget Design" #D-13 to make a one-piece dress with three-quarter length semi-dolman sleeve, asymmetrical front closure, and diagonal button trim and pocket on skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948/1950
Creator: Modes Royale Pattern Department
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Family Group

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None
Date: [1948..1950]
Creator: Moore, Henry
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of navy blue straw. The cylindrical crown is flattened at top. Around the sides of the crown are wide band of grosgrain ribbon, almost as wide as the side of the crown. The ribbon is embellished with maroon red satin "dots", affixed to the ribbon. At the side, towards the back, the ribbon has two short trailing ends extending outwards. The brim is very narrow, of the same straw as the crown. The hat is lined with dark blue mesh, and has an inner hatband of dark blue grosgrain ribbon around the inside base of the crown. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: " Mr. D' " The hat is accompanied by one short hatpin with a faux tear-drop shaped pearl head.
Date: 1948
Creator: Mr. D
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Calotte Hat

Calotte style hat in muted pink velvet. Crown has narrow 1" down-turned brim, trimmed with velvet flowers and pink ostrich feathers. Netting of same color as trim. One large, clear rhinestone on side of hat. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1948
Creator: Mr. John
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Two Edges

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Date: 1948
Creator: Newman, Barnett
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Daytime coat of camel brown/tan wool. Street-length or longer, with rounded shawl collar. Double breasted with 6 large circular black silk faille-covered buttons in two vertical rows of 3 each; bound buttonholes. Closure reinforced with two small circular black plastic buttons inside. Two slit. Double welt pockets at sides. Long sleeves with turned-back cuffs showing black silk faille lining. The coat is lined in black silk, with wide bands of black silk faille at cuffs, collar, and sides of opening. Combined retailer's and designer's label at inside back neck: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1948
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail Ensemble

Cocktail ensemble of heavy black silk faille, consisting of: A) Dress. Long dress, sleeveless, narrow straps, rounded neckline, higher in front. Slightly raised waist. Left side zipper. Very full skirt gathered into waist. Designer's label at inside skirt side seam: "Traina-Norell / New York" B) Jacket. Waist length jacket with rounded collar, short, highly puffed "pumpkin" sleeves which gather into shoulders. Center front opening with four black covered buttons. Flares from waist. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Traina-Norell / New York"
Date: 1948
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner Dress

Formal dinner dress of black wool crepe and lavender satin. Bodice of lavender satin with short, puffed sleeves and low rounded neckline in front, higher in back. Sleeves with elastic gathering at openings. Front of bodice with vertical gathers. Back with open slit and lavender satin drawstring closure at neckline. Empire waist. Skirt of black wool crepe, full-length. Center back zipper in skirt begins at join to bodice where bodice is slit. Unlined. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn in skirt, behind Neiman-Marcus id label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".
Date: 1948
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Skirt suit of chocolate wool with velvet cuffs. A) Fitted jacket of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Single breasted with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar of brown velvet with self fabric lapels. Long sleeved with turn-up cuff of brown velvet and two small self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on each sleeve. Lined in brown taffeta. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell B) Skirt of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Wide, flared A-line with 10 panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with center back lapped zipper and hook & eye closure at waistband. Lined in brown taffeta.
Date: 1948
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of gray felt.
Date: 1948
Creator: Norma's Creations
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Inspection of the Streets

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None
Date: 1948
Creator: Obin, Philomé
Object Type: Artwork
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

Ensemble

A) Silk shirtwaist dress; full length, long sleeved, 7 buttons in front, light blue polka dots B) Vest of light blue linen. 3 buttons, 1 pocket on either side, trimmed in dark blue piping.
Date: 1948
Creator: Potter, Claire
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Black lace and taffeta cocktail dress. A: Dress B: Slip
Date: 1948/1954
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library