Television suit

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Lounging ensemble (TV suit) of jersey wool in royal blue with black paisley print.

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1 ensemble

Creation Information

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958 1951.

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  • Neiman-Marcus Neiman-Marcus Co. (est. 1907 by Herbert Marcus, Carrie Marcus-Neiman, and Al Neiman)

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  • Neiman-Marcus Neiman-Marcus Co. (est. 1907 by Herbert Marcus, Carrie Marcus-Neiman, and Al Neiman)

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Lounging ensemble (TV suit) of jersey wool in royal blue with black paisley print.

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1 ensemble

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Original collection records state, "One of the first TV suits." A) Blouse. Fitted; long sleeves; V-shaped neckline with string tie closure. Zipper under left arm.
Designer label: Claire McCardell / pieces
Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
B) Pants in harem pant inspire style with elastic hem. Black velvet waistband; 2" wide. Side slit pockets. Left side zipper closure with three gold tone hook & circles on waistband.
Designer's label: Claire McCardell / pieces
Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop

This object was part of the Carrie Marcus Neiman Foundation Collection of fashion items collected by Stanley and Edward Marcus in honor of their aunt, one of the original founders of Neiman-Marcus. Begun in 1938, the collection comprised important items of fashion from each season, and included many items designed by winners of the Neiman-Marcus Fashion Awards, as well as pieces owned by or collected by Carrie Marcus-Neiman.

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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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  • 1951

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  • April 24, 2020, 6:03 a.m.

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  • June 8, 2021, 10:22 p.m.

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McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958. Television suit, physical object, 1951; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637033/: accessed July 17, 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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