Texas Fashion Collection http://www.tfc.unt.edu College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:57:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Fashion Research Insider http://www.tfc.unt.edu/1921/ http://www.tfc.unt.edu/1921/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:57:33 +0000 mmr0131 http://www.tfc.unt.edu/?p=1921

World War II Ration Stamp Print Dress

[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/world-war-ii-ration-stamp-print-dress/thumbs/thumbs_img_7552.jpg"]David Crystal (Label) c. 1940
Shirtwaist style dress of brown rayon, featuring a war savings stamp print. [img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/world-war-ii-ration-stamp-print-dress/thumbs/thumbs_img_7565.jpg"]David Crystal (Label) c. 1940
Shirtwaist style dress of brown rayon, featuring a war savings stamp print. [img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/world-war-ii-ration-stamp-print-dress/thumbs/thumbs_img_2773.jpg"]
This bouquet of ration stamps is similar to that mimicked in the print of the dress.[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/world-war-ii-ration-stamp-print-dress/thumbs/thumbs_back.jpg"]
This bouquet of ration stamps is similar to that mimicked in the print of the dress.[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/world-war-ii-ration-stamp-print-dress/thumbs/thumbs_img_1305.jpg"]David Crystal (Label) c. 1940
Due to wartime restrictions, less luxurious fabrics were dressed up with prints. This shirtwaist style dress of brown rayon features a war savings stamp print. [img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/world-war-ii-ration-stamp-print-dress/thumbs/thumbs_wss.jpg"]WWII Ration Stamp
[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/world-war-ii-ration-stamp-print-dress/thumbs/thumbs_dmn-nm-adv-1942.jpg"]Neiman Marcus Ad
The dress in this advertisement is the same as the one owned by the Texas Fashion Collection.

Collection Manager Edward Hoyenski researched the history behind this ration stamp print dress that was recently shown in the exhibition Adrian: Glamour in the Age of Austerity, 1940-1947. Please click “I” in the upper right hand corner to read more information about each image.

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]]> http://www.tfc.unt.edu/1921/feed/ 0 SMU Students Visit the TFC http://www.tfc.unt.edu/1885/ http://www.tfc.unt.edu/1885/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:49:22 +0000 mmr0131 http://www.tfc.unt.edu/?p=1885 The TFC was recently used as an exciting hands-on learning resource by eight students from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. As a part of a field trip for a Fashion, History and Costume class, the students toured the collection and then each student picked a favorite piece and conducted research on it. The pictures below are of the students and Associate Professor Claudia Stephens taking a closer look at their chosen pieces. To set up your own tour or research appointment with the TFC, please click here for more information.

 

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These behind the scenes photos are from a recent photo shoot for an exhibition that will feature 19th century wedding gowns. Stay tuned to the TFC website and Facebook page for further details. Or sign up for our newsletter in the box on the right hand side of this page to receive information about all of our exhibitions.

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Adrian: Glamour in the Age of Austerity 1940-1947

Exhibition at Fashion on Main, September 10- November 11, 2011

[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_adrian-exhibit-jpg-version.jpg"]
[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_adrian-text-panel.jpg"]
[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_green-suit.jpg"]Unknown Designer
Date: c.1940 Green and rust wool crepe dress with jacket. Dress: straight line silhouette; zipper front with pockets; short sleeves. Jacket: lapel trimmed with rust and gold embroidery[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_orange-dress.jpg"]Unknown Designer
Date: 1939 Bolero of orange crepe with metallic braided detail, and turquoise and orange beaded trim. Dress of taupe and orange crepe with self-detailing at waist.[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_adrian-4.jpg"]Designer: Gilbert Adrian
Date: 1947 Woman’s suit of blue-grey pinstripe twill wool.[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_adrian-1.jpg"]Designer: David Crystal (manufacturer)
Date: 1942 Dress of brown rayon with white liberty stamp print; shirtwaist style with pleated front, and ¾ length sleeves. Belt of self-fabric backed on off-white leather.[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_adrian-3.jpg"]Designer: Gilbert Adrian
Date: 1946 Street suit of gray wool consisting of a jacket and skirt.[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_adrian-2.jpg"]Designer: Gilbert Adrian
Date: 1947 Dress of brown crepe skirt and cream colored top with Trompe L’oeil ribbon motif below neckline.[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_gallery-1.jpg"]Designer: Gilbert Adrian
Date: 1947 Black chantilly lace evening gown and bolero with cream crinoline.[img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_adrian-5.jpg"]Designer: Gilbert Adrian
Date: late 1940s The fitted black velvet jacket is encrusted with gold braid/ribbon in a lattice/trellis pattern over the entire surface, with added buttons, cabochons, beads, etc. lavishly sewn over the surface. [img alt="" src="http://www.tfc.unt.edu/wp-content/flagallery/adrian-glamour-in-the-age-of-austerity-1940-1947/thumbs/thumbs_adrian-detail.jpg"]Designer: Gilbert Adrian

Photos courtesy of Joe Barentine, III

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