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Cinta

Description: Cinta (hair ribbon). Handwoven on hair ribbon loom (cross between backstrap and fixed floor loom) using a slit tapestry weave. Although this piece was tagged Zihuatenango it is likely it was only purchased there.
Date: 1970/1979
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Kasuri panel

Description: Japanese Kasuri (woven panel). Combination of warp and weft cotton double dyed kasuri (ikat) create bold geometric pattern - fish created solely by weft kasuri. This type of combined ikats is known as 'e-gasuri' - delicately drawn fish motif alternating with bold geometric blocks. Indigo dyed Kasuri panels were woven in narrow strips of approximately 13 " W because of the size of the loom. They were then sewn into kimono, futonji (futon covers), zabuton (sitting cushions), furoshiki (traditiona… more
Date: 1960/1969
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Kasuri panel

Description: Japanese Kasuri (woven panel). Combination of warp and weft cotton double dyed kasuri (ikat) create bold geometric pattern - fish created solely by weft kasuri. This type of combined ikats is known as 'e-gasuri' - delicately drawn crane motif alternating with bold geometric blocks indigo dyed Kasuri panels were woven in narrow strips of approximately 13 " W because of the size of the loom. They were then sewn into kimono, futonji (futon covers), zabuton (sitting cushions), furoshiki (traditiona… more
Date: 1960/1969
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mola panel

Description: Mola (panel for a woman's blouse). Three layer handstitched reverse applique with four keys motif on a red background. There is no indication this piece was part of a blouse - it was probably woven for trade.
Date: 1970/1979
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mola panel

Description: Mola (panel for a woman's blouse) 3 layer handstitched reverse applique with bird and fish motif on a black background. There is no indication this piece was part of a blouse - it was probably woven for trade.
Date: 1970/1979
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

"Indian Collection" dress

Description: Dress of magenta chiffon printed in "An Indian Collection" floral and poetry print.
Date: Autumn 1982
Creator: Rhodes, Zandra
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Embroidered panel

Description: Panel of ivory muslin with multicolored cotton embroidery of exaggerated motifs of birds and animals. Selvedge edges on sides and a hem at the top and bottom.
Date: 1970/1979
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Chakra panel

Description: Chakra (hanging panel for a shrine or altar in homes) with Kutch embroidery. Square panel with radial, square design balanced from center. Center panel is nine squares bordered in geometric embroidery, with each square containing nine mica mirrors attached with buttonhole stitches around edges. Center panel surrounded by border with linear pattern, then border with double helix pattern, then wider band with floral motifs with mica mirrors at center. Outside that band is another border of double… more
Date: 1940/1949
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Fulani hat

Description: Man's hat (fulani). Handwoven natural plant fiber, trimmed in Nguni leather. The leather was originally dyed red with natural pigments with the intention of fading. There is a black design woven into the natural fiber.
Date: 1960/1980
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pleated dress

Description: Evening gown in Fortuny-style, Marii pleated silk.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of polyester chiffon in light gray abstract vertical stripe on black background. Rounded piped neckline with gathers at center front and back; piping extends to become tie at center back. Long set-in sleeves are gathered with elastic at wrists. Outside, striped layer overlays on left with flared edges. Sheath underdress constructed of black lining with black chiffon overlay on front panel; right side slit. All layers collect to neckline. Center back snap closure. Shoulder pads. … more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Mori, Hanae
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Sweater coat and pant ensemble of knitted wool/mohair/nylon blend in jewel-toned chevron/flame pattern. A) Sweater coat. Full length; long sleeves. Center front closure of four buttons. Turn down collar of purple knit matching the lining of the coat. Designer's label: Missoni / for Nieman-Marcus / Made in Italy B) Pants. Flared leg. Fly closure with button and hook & bar on 1-1/2" waistband. Welt pockets below waistband at front sides. Lined in navy blue polyester knit. C) Scarf/wrap. Rect… more
Date: Autumn 1997
Creator: Missoni
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of multi-colored linen stripes on block cotton ground; square neck; sleeveless; knee length. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Date: Spring 1993
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of silk knit in various color blocks of blues, browns, pinks, and yellow. One-shoulder halter style bodice with 2 ¾” shoulder strap and waistband of dark red knit. Some of the geometrical blocks are accented in abstract patterns with gems, beads, and/or sequins. Dress is full-length and slim fitting with 26” slit at center back. Left side zipper closure under left arm. Lined in light pink pink chiffon. Designer's label: "Missoni / Made in Italy"
Date: 2007
Creator: Missoni
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening cape

Description: Evening cape of red velvet with tiers of self ruffles from top to bottom graduating larger toward bottom. Fully lined; hook and eye closure at center front neckline with red velvet tie. Full length. Retailer's label: "Neusteter's / Denver"
Date: 1935
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Brassiere

Description: Brassiere of black lace over black tulle; 1/2" black ribbon straps, button and elastic fastening at back; tiny pink satin flower with leaves at center-front.
Date: 1935
Creator: Lorlay
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sheath dress

Description: Sheath style dress of soft, pale brown alpaca/wool blend tweed. Slightly funneled neckline and raglan, cap sleeves. Knee-length. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in tan silk/Lycra crepe. Designer's label at back neckline: "Vera Wang" Size, care and fabric labels at left side seam.
Date: 2000/2009
Creator: Wang, Vera
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt ensemble

Description: Sky blue two-piece suit of raw silk. (a) Short sky blue silk jacket. Wide V-neckline with wide notched collar and lapels. 3/4 length sleeves cut in one with jacket body supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Lapped center front opening with one large, round, plastic, pebbly textured, light blue button and inseam (yoke seam) buttonhole supplemented by single snap and hook&eye. Fronts have bias cut yoke which cuts across bust line. Lower front pieces are also bias. Self fab… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Woven dress

Description: Dress of striped car seat fabric; strapless with multi-colored woven straw bodice; floor length with back vent.
Date: Spring 1998
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress in shift style of navy and cream wool. Dress is constructed in triangular blocks with top half the dress from left armscye to right hem in navy and the bottom half is cream. Mid-calf length; bateau neckline, Double welt pocket on front right side. Closure of five navy plastic buttons along left shoulder seam. Sleeveless. Lined in white synthetic. Designer's label at left side seam of lining near hem: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label, cleaning instructions an… more
Date: 1985
Creator: Simpson, Adele
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coat

Description: Emerald green cotton corduroy dress with white lace collar 2 1/2" wide. Ballerina-length full skirt. gigot sleeves with one green plastic button at each wrist. Invisible zipper center back. 2 bound pockets on each side at waist. Long sleeved. Extra button on care and content label. This dress coordinates with 2013.007.012 dress coat. Designer's label at back neckline just off of center; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label underneath designer's label.
Date: Autumn 1988
Creator: Laura Ashley
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Dress of black Marii pleated silk.
Date: 1975
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Rain coat

Description: Rain coat of dark green and white hounds tooth printed plastic with front flap pockets; narrow notched collar and metal buttons down front and on sleeves.
Date: Spring 1996
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Lamontage coat

Description: Coat of woven grid of multicolored felted synthetic, lamontage; button front with multi-colored acrylic buttons; wide pointed collar; front slash pockets.
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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