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Ball Gown

Description: Ball gown of pink silk taffeta. The off-the-shoulder design has several layers of cream colored Chantilly lace around the neckline/shoulder edge. The dress itself is of bright fuchsia pink silk taffeta with ties over each arm. The bodice is seamed and fitted, with a left side seam zipper. The attached matching taffeta skirt is gathered and draped horizontally, and has several layers of Chantilly lace at hem. The skirt has three hoops under the lining.
Date: Spring 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[News Script: News Briefs - Gooks]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a group of international visitors stopping in Fort Worth as part of their tour of America and several other countries to look at their electric power industries.
Date: September 2, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from European Import Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 4, 1950]

Description: Letter from European Import Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a shipment of White Seal Moet Chandon with no vintage, and champagne. They also urge Mr. Kempner to place his next order of French imported wines through the European Import Company and they will quote him with French prices.
Date: January 4, 1950
Creator: European Import Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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[The Peter Pauls Stewart Family Films, No. 16 - The State Fair and Vacations]

Description: This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Peter Pauls Stewart family including the State Fair of Texas and a family vacation. At the State Fair of Texas, the Stewart family observes a Model "T" Torpedo and Ford Typhoon Tractor at the Ford exhibit (00:00 - 01:24). The family then travels to destinations including France, Egypt, Israel, and Greece. The family rides camels, views the Egyptian Pyramids, observe the Sea of Galilee and Jordan Valley, visit Greek temples, and o… more
Date: 1959~
Duration: 20 minutes 28 seconds
Creator: Stewart, Peter Pauls
Partner: UNT Media Library

Dress

Description: Black knit dress of wool. All black ribbed top and accordion pleated skirt with alternating zig zag horizontal bands of black and ox-blood brown. Completely lined in brown chiffon. Three quarter sleeves, high rounded neck, narrow scalloped collar and cuffs of ox-blood. Belt missing. Size 12 Label: anny blatt / Paris / Made in France
Date: 1955
Creator: Blatt, Anny
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beret

Description: Beret of black felted wool with sort tail at center crown. Label inside at center of crown: "100% wool - made in France / WPL 10.888"
Date: 1950/2010
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pillbox Hat

Description: Pillbox hat of cream satin entirely covered with beading and rhinestones. The low, circular crown is covered in a ground of silver/white sequins with scattered fuchsia and clear rhinestones and light blue beads. At top of crown is central rosette with central fuchsia stone surrounded by a ring of clear stones. Retailer's labels inside: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to order"; "Made in France for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1955~
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Don B. Strickler, November 28, 1950]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Don B. Strickler discussing Mr. Kempner's plan to purchase cattle from France for his farm in Grimes County, Texas. Mr. Kempner inquires if it would be possible to privately quarantine the cattle under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Date: November 28, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Joie Santé Bonheur Greeting Card]

Description: Greeting card from Dan and Jeane Kempner sending best and sincere wishes to the recipient. The image on the front of the card is a color illustration of a band in uniform parading through a street lined with onlookers, some in balconies above the street. French flags hang from the balconies and two banners hang from the top of the buildings with the words "Meilleurs VÅ“ux Greetings.." and "Joie Sante Bonheur!!"
Date: 1956~
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 & Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, August 11, 1952]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing the cotton business, a counter-proposal for an investment, and Harris's social plans of the week. Harris also mentions that his son needed stitches after cutting his leg at the Country Club.
Date: August 11, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[News Script: Houstonians take cruise]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the arrival of a Caribbean-bound French luxury cruise liner in Houston, the first cruise ship to dock there in several years.
Date: January 10, 1954
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Client Card: Mrs. Henry Clews]

Description: Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs. Henry Clews, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This work order includes three plaster casts, all of different objects, and a green marble base shipped to New York City.
Date: 1950-02/1952-05
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Partner: Amon Carter Museum

Leather gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of leather; light beige; wrist length. Designer Label: Daureine Reg. Made Expressly for Neiman-Marcus / Dallas / Washable Designer Label: Daureine Guibert Freres / "Haute Couture" Size Label: 6 1/2 / Demi Broad / French Cut
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Daureine
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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