Knit ribbon ensemble

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Ensemble of purple silk ribbon knit novelty. A) Blouse. Waist length, short sleeves, Peter Pan collar, With several applique keys, each with an applique pictorial "tag" stating what the keys are for (car, house, jewelry box, heart, "?") CB short zipper from collar, left side zipper. Designer's label at side seam near hem: "Suzanne / Handknitting / Original New York" Retailer's label at base of side zipper: "Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop" B) Skirt. Matching, below knee-length A-line skirt. Left side zipper. Hook and eye at waistband, which is backed by black band. C) Belt. Matching, very narrow belt backed in … continued below

Physical Description

1 ensemble : silk

Creation Information

Suzanne 1950/1959.

Context

This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Texas Fashion Collection and was provided by the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 14 times. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Description

Ensemble of purple silk ribbon knit novelty.

A) Blouse. Waist length, short sleeves, Peter Pan collar, With several applique keys, each with an applique pictorial "tag" stating what the keys are for (car, house, jewelry box, heart, "?") CB short zipper from collar, left side zipper.

Designer's label at side seam near hem: "Suzanne / Handknitting / Original New York"
Retailer's label at base of side zipper: "Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop"

B) Skirt. Matching, below knee-length A-line skirt. Left side zipper. Hook and eye at waistband, which is backed by black band.

C) Belt. Matching, very narrow belt backed in dark blue grosgrain ribbon. Hook-and-eye closure with hidden snap.

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1 ensemble : silk

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Texas Fashion Collection

The UNT Texas Fashion Collection is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion, and serves as an educational and inspirational resource for students, researchers, and the general public. This vital resource is part of the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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  • 1950/1959

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Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • Aug. 7, 2023, 1:50 p.m.

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  • Aug. 17, 2023, 11:21 a.m.

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Suzanne. Knit ribbon ensemble, physical object, 1950/1959; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146356/: accessed June 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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