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Description: Dress of polychrome cotton print. The floor-length dress is of cotton fabric with a raised "zig-zag" texture, in the style of cotton piqué weaving. It is printed with a series of horizontal bands in geometric designs in blues, reds, greens, tan/brown, orange, and purple. The sleeveless dress has a shallow boat neckline in front and deep squared-off neckline at back. The fitted bodice section ends at the natural waist, into which the long skirt is slightly gathered. The front of the skirt h… more
Date: 1970
Creator: Crahay, Jules-François
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, June 6, 1950]

Description: Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing the inclusion of Kempner's International Driving License and a French Driving License, which is valid perpetually. He also requests Kempner to sign and return three applications for a Carnet de Passages, European Insurance, and a Customs Bond. The letter also details efforts to ascertain the cost of hiring a chauffeur in France, mentioning correspondence with French organizations and providing insights into chauffeur rates and qualificatio… more
Date: June 6, 1950
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 21, 1954]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner providing updates on cotton purchases and stock, noting the totals and details of ongoing transactions. He discuss financial loans, government cotton orders, and the ginning progress reported by Bill Keyser. Weather conditions and their impact on operations are mentioned. Additionally, there are legal updates concerning a suit against the Prudential Insurance Company.
Date: September 21, 1954
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1952]

Description: Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner requesting Kempner's signature on the Carnet and its return to the club for validation. The letter explains that the validated Carnet, along with insurance papers, will be sent to the agent in Le Havre for the car's customs clearance. An invoice for $328.80 for the port agent services and a $100 deposit to secure the Carnet's return are enclosed, requesting payment to Sutherland International Despatch, Inc
Date: July 10, 1952
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, June 20, 1952]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson enclosing signed papers needed for both insurance and a driving license for his sister, noting that a foreign chauffeur will be driving the car. Kempner asks Dawson to make any necessary changes to the insurance details and requests a set of French license plates in chrome or nickel on black, instead of the usual red Tourism plates. The papers, carnets, insurance, and licenses should be delivered to Kempner's agent in Le Havre, Mr. Pierre Chardine.
Date: June 20, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Silk dress`

Description: Dress of vibrant cobalt blue silk with black velvet accents. Knee-length, with long sleeves having wide black velvet cuffs that zip at wrists. Wide, shaped black velvet band at waist/belo bust, into which bodice and skirt are pleated. Plunging V neckline. Slit pockets at sides accented with black velvet which carries down from waistband. Cb zipper, with hidden snaps at bodice and hooks & eyes at neck. Bodice lined in black. Designer's label at left shoulder blade: "Jacqueline de Ribes / New Y… more
Date: 198X
Creator: de Ribes, Jacqueline
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Orange pantsuit

Description: Pantsuit of orange and ivory polyester double knit. a) Blouse has Peter Pan collar and full yoke of ivory. Orange fitted bodice has cap sleeves. Flares slightly below waist. Self fabric belt buckles around hips. Zipper CB. Designer label removed. b) Orange hip-hugger pants are straight legged, stopping above ankles. Overlapping hook and eye closure. Zipper CF. Entire suit is lined in white polysatin. Designer's label at inside center back: "Courreges / Paris" Label below designer's label: "M… more
Date: 1969
Creator: Courrèges, André
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin, Jr., February 22, 1949]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin, Jr. requesting that he hold space for him on a flight from Europe to the U.S. on the 17th of June while he decides how he wants to travel home after his trip. There are handwritten notes of flight details near the bottom half of the page.
Date: February 22, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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