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Coat

Description: Coat of purple wool. Double breasted with 8 large, round, purple plastic buttons and 4 bound buttonholes. Long sleeved with slight flair to hem. Knee length. A-line with two vertical welt pockets. Rounded neckline with 1-1/4" mandarin collar. Lined in light purple silk taffeta. Designer's label: "Norman Norell / New York"
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Description: Ensemble A) Coat of cream and orange wool gabardine. Approximately knee-length cream wool coat, with rounded neckline. Asymmetrical front opening set to left of center with 5 large circular white ceramic or plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Long sleeves with orange cuffs buttoning with two matching buttons. Three orange flap pockets - two on right, one on left - with bound slit pocket under flap. Collar, opening, cuffs, and pocket flaps of orange wool gabardine. Lined in cream silk cr… more
Date: 1963/1972
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day Dress

Description: Day dress of red wool knit. Above-knee length. Dress has a high band collar and long cuffed sleeves. Two large patch pockets at hips. Center-back zipper. Red lace band inside at hem. Partly lined in red acetate(?). Designer's label: "Norman Norell / New York" Tie belt of same material, 3/4" wide.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Day dress of brown and cream striped linen. Shift style; slightly A-line. Horizontal stripes on front of dress are individually sewn pieces with back of dress solid brown. Rounded neckline; sleeveless. Neckline and armholes edged in brown linen. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at neckline. Lined in off-white silk.
Date: 1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Shift Dress

Description: Daytime shift dress of oatmeal wool knit. Short set-in sleeves trimmed in dark brown wool knit. Mandarin style stand up collar of dark brown wool knit. Below knee length with 5-1/2 inch hem extension of matching dark brown wool knit. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Two large patch pockets set below hips at sides. Lined in very pale beige/rose silk. Designer's label on side seam of lining near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label a back neckline: "Sakowitz / Houston M"
Date: 1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coat

Description: Coat of camel-colored wool flannel. A-line; double breasted style with a round collar. There are 8 brown, circular plastic buttons center front with four bound buttonholes. Closure reinforced with large covered snap at neckline. Two vertical welt pockets at each side. Long, set-in sleeves. Lined in matching silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller"
Date: 1966~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of natural straw. The low, domed crown is encircled by a green velvet ribbon, and enhanced with artificial flowers in yellow, coral, and peach. The oval brim is set off-center, and "waved at one side to creat an undulating effect. Unlined, with a pale green inner grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Henrys / Dallas"
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Henry's
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of flowers. The low, domed crown of stiffened white net is covered with green fabric and completely covered in large artificial flowers in shades of pinks and reds, with scattered green vinyl leaves. The hat is lined in white lace, and has a double inner hatband of black and of a silvery gold metallic rickrack. Label inside: "Henrys / Dallas". Henrys has alternately been identified as a hat maker and as a retailer.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Henry's
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of draped blue silk. Hat is constructed with an under-structure of a short black jersey covered cylindrical ring over which fits a tailored blue silk scarf, fitting around ring, and draping freely off the back. Inner ring with small comb attached to front inside, to help secure to wearer's head.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Coat, Skirt, and Blouse

Description: Ensemble consisting of: A) Dress coat of camel color wool gabardine. Single breasted with four circular, ivory, plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Street length. Notched collar. Large pleat down center back. Long set-in sleeves with band cuffs having a single matching button with bound buttonhole. Four patch pockets with flaps - two smaller pockets at breast and two larger pockets at hips. Each pocket is trimmed with a functioning, smaller matching button with bound buttonhole. Lined in … more
Date: 1969
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Briefcase/Portfolio

Description: Briefcase/portfolio of brown leather and canvas with zipper closure running along the top and down right side. Exterior is of Gucci monogram print with dark leather trim. One outer zippered pocket. Leather interior with one inner pocket. Designer's stamp on interior: "Made in Italy / by / Gucci" Measurements: 40cm L, 28.5cm H, 1cm W.
Date: 1977
Creator: Gucci
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coat

Description: Coat of pea green wool. A-line, double-breasted, with eight smooth, round beige plastic buttons with four bound buttonholes. Pointed, rolled collar. Vertical, single-welt pockets at each side. Long, set-in sleeves. Lined in celery green taffeta. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York"
Date: 1962
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day Dress

Description: Shift day dress of oatmeal crochet knit wool. The mid-length dress is of a seed-stitch knit with Peter Pan collar and short sleeves. The collar, upper lapel edge and sleeves are finished with a single stitch crochet binding/edging. Double-breasted with ten self-covered circular buttons arranged in two vertical rows of five each. Dress opens along left vertical row with a single snap and a single small hidden button and loop to secure upper left of panel under collar. Unlined. Black band inside… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: A) Dress of red wool knit. Knee length with set-in waistline. Center front opening with 3 large circular black button with bound buttonholes above waistline and hook & eye and two snaps on interior of waistband. Short dolman sleeves with gussets. Fold down collar with open, pointed ends. Side slit pockets. Lined in red silk crepe. Combined designer/retailer label on lining at left seam near hemline: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" B) Black leather belt. Two-inches wide with rectangular buc… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Handbag

Description: Handbag of woven red, green, yellow, blue, brown, and peach dyed straw twine creating a striped pattern, with tan leather trim and at bottom corners. Leather round double handle; Semicircular zipper closure. Interior lined in yellow canvas. Manufacturer's stamp on inside at zipper: "Jana / Made in Italy"
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: Jana Handbags, Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Jacket and Dress

Description: Daytime ensemble. A) Dress of orange silk with white embroidered polka dots. Sleeveless. Wide, rounded/modified bateau neckline scooped lower in back. Gathered waist, A-line skirt, knee length with two side seam pockets. Center back lapped zipper closure. Bodice lined in orange silk. Skirt lined in cream silk. Designer's label at center back seam near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" B) Jacket of orange silk with white embroidered polka dots. Jewel neckline with mandarin collar. Three-quart… more
Date: 1966
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coat Dress

Description: Daytime coat dress. a) Coat dress of red/orange gaberdine wool. Single breasted with 7 mother-of-pearl buttons in circular gold-tone mounts with bound buttonholes. Above knee length. Jewel neckline. Neckline and right side of opening are of navy gaberdine wool. Long, set in sleeves having cuffs of navy gaberdine wool with two smaller matching buttons and bound buttonholes. Two large patch pockets at left and right are also trimmed with matching navy bands across tops of pockets. Lined in red s… more
Date: 1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Coat and Skirt

Description: Ensemble of red wool knit coat with matching skirt. A) Coat of deep red wool knit. Double-breasted with 10 gold round buttons and bound buttonholes. Closure is reinforced with a large covered snap at inside neckline. Stand-up, mandarin style collar. Four patch pockets with flaps each have a smaller gold tone matching button with bound buttonhole. Below knee length. Long sleeves have two gold tone matching buttons at cuffs with bound buttonholes. Lined in red silk taffeta. Designer's label at i… more
Date: 1968~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Skirt suit ensemble: A) Blazer jacket of black silk gaberdine. Short waist with notched collar. Double breasted with four 1" mother-of-pearl buttons; closure reinforced with clear plastic button inside jacket. Three-quarter length, set-in sleeves with snap closure at slit. Two false pockets with rectangular flaps. Lined in black silk faille. B) Skirt of white linen. Knee-length skirt with 1 inch waist band. Slightly A-line. In-seam front panel pockets. Left side zipper closure with two large… more
Date: 1965/1970
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Suit of gold silk gaberdine. a) Jacket of gold silk gaberdine. Single-breasted, waist-length jacket has notched collar. Long sleeves with one 7/8" button with bound button hole at lower edge. Two 7/8" buttons with bound buttonholes as closure. Lined in gold silk. Designer's label at back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at back neckline: "Marie Leavell" b) Skirt of gold silk gaberdine. Knee length; A-line; slightly gathered into 1" waistband. Two large front patch pocket… more
Date: 1968~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Skirt suit ensemble. A) Jacket in dark gold wool crepe. Single breasted with two large, circular plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar. Long, set in sleeves with single, smaller matching, functioning button with bound buttonhole. Lined in matching, dark gold silk satin. Weighted hem. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label on left side seam: "Woolf Brothers" B) Skirt in dark gold wool crepe. A line with two large patch pockets at … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Black, rust and brown herringbone wool suit. a) Coat of black, brown and rust herringbone wool. Single breasted with three circular brown buttons with cut tops. Long, set-in sleeves. Brown fur collar. Yoked shoulders and box pleats at left and right sides and two pleats down the back. Lined in taupe silk satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Traina-Norell / New York" b) Skirt of black, brown and rust herringbone wool. Below knee length; A-line. Left side zipper with 2 hook & eye… more
Date: 1947/1954
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Suit

Description: Cocktail suit of tomato red velvet with mink trimmed collar and cuffs. A) Jacket of red velvet. Elbow length sleeves trimmed with mink at cuffs. Standing collar with mink trim. Center front opening. Two large patch pockets at side seams. Lined in red silk crepe. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Bonwit Teller New York / Traina-Norell" B) Skirt of red velvet. Street length, straight with two patch pockets at sides. 1" waistband with center back closure of four self … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Skirt suit of red wool printed with black and gray floral designs in vertical stripes. A) Jacket. Quilted jacket with slight shawl collar, long sleeves, center front opening with two large circular red plastic buttons. Collar, opening, hem, and sleeves with black edging. Lined in dark red rayon. Designer's label: "Hanae Mori / Tokyo, New York" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Content/Care label: "Out Cloth: 100% Wool / Lining: 100% Rayon / Size 10 / Made in Japan / Dry Cleaning Only" B) S… more
Date: 1970/1980
Creator: Mori, Hanae
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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