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Night ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of a nightgown and robe of cream or pale peach nylon. Full-length robe with short sleeves and limp ruff collar. Opens down center front with hook-and-eye closure at waist and attached belt. Matching full-length nightgown is sleeveless, with wide straps. Nightgown opens at side with hook-and-eye closures and has string belt. Both pieces of the ensemble are fully accordion pleated on all parts. Robe has tag "Vanity Fair Nylon"
Date: 1950/1952
Creator: Vanity Fair
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Advance Pattern #5913

Description: Envelope for a Advance pattern to make a girl's pinafore dress with suspenders, jacket, skirt and blouse; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Advance Pattern #5504

Description: Advance pattern 5504 to make a blouse with pointed collar and front button closure, weskit with front button closure and fitted silhouette, and skirt with waistband and draped hips, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1950/1952
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of black straw in pancake shape with back turned up to form a fold giving semi-circular shape to hat. Small black velvet bow in back. Designer's label: "Adrian / Custom"
Date: 1950/1952
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Georges Marin, May 16, 1952]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Georges Marin requesting assistance in contacting Mademoiselle Michel, also known as Helene Kanzelefska, to serve Mrs. Kempner during their stay in Paris from August 20 for three or four days, and again from October 14 to October 28. Kempner highlights that a similar request was made in 1950 but was overlooked.
Date: May 16, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Palace Hotel, May 9, 1952]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Palace Hotel hoping to spend a few months in Europe in late summer but cannot specify exact dates for being in Switzerland. Due to health issues with the high altitude of St. Moritz, he hopes to visit and stay for a few days.
Date: May 9, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Georges Marin to D. W. Kempner, February 19, 1952]

Description: Letter from Georges Marin to D. W. Kempner addressing Kempner's plans to visit Paris and occupy a suite similar to one in 1950, from August 19th to October 28th, at a rate of 16,500 francs per day. It details the availability of apartments and the engagement of chauffeur Mr. Franck Emile. Travel and salary details for the chauffeur are provided, along with confirmation of garage reservation.
Date: February 19, 1952
Creator: Marin, Georges
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Sling-Back Pumps

Description: Pair of sling-back pumps of black patent leather. The shoes are designed with a rounded, open toe, the uppers also cut away at heel. The throat of the toebox with band of leaf-shaped openwork/cutouts in groups of three. Wide sling-back strap, which secures with rectangular buckle. Thick "stiletto" style heel, covered in same leather. Designer's label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York City"; and "Palter De Liso / Capri / Last" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade Marl … more
Date: 1950/1952
Creator: Palter DeLiso Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, May 29, 1952]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco discussing the customer service of the French Line two years ago and how it isn't right. He mentions an incident in 1950 regarding one-way tickets and talks about his current issue with not being able to book a specific cabin for one person.
Date: May 29, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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