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Day ensemble

Description: Jacket and dress ensemble of navy blue homespun wool tweed. a) Daytime dress. Bodice has dropped shoulders; sleeveless. Skirt has soft gathers at natural waist. Collarless, V neckline with center front opening of snaps, hook & eyes, and zipper at waistline. Slit, lined pockets hidden in gathers in waist. Waist is boned/corseted with black grosgrain. Bodice lined in navy silk organza, skirt lined in navy silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number under… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Trapeze dress of brightly colored chiffon, in mainly orange, blue and green brushstroke print with rows of bugle bead trim on neckline and armholes. Sleeveless; knee-length. Zipper and hook&eye closure at center back. Sheath style underdress in orange crepe. Designer's label near hem inside lining: "Kiki Hart / New York" Union label and production tag.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Hart, Kiki
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coat

Description: Coat of plaid wool, black stripes on white ground. Sleeveless. Two patch pockets on front. Center front opening, no closures. Black silk lining. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Hidden behind designer's label is handwritten style number tag: "70115"
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Slouch hat

Description: Slouch style hat of pink jersey with webbed floppy brim. Pink grosgrain ribbon hatband with bow. Pink grosgrain headband; lined in pink synthetic.
Date: 1960/1965
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress and cape

Description: Day dress of heavy, white matelasse with matching cape. A) Cape. Collarless with no arm slits. Lined in cream colored silk. Evidence of removed label, of the "EISA" size. B) Dress. Sleeveless. Collarless with center front opening of 8 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Left and right slit pockets at seams. Lined in cream colored silk. Evidence of removed label, of the "EISA" size.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of black wool crepe and silk faille. A) Cocktail dress of black wool crepe with black silk faille ruffled bodice. Strapless. Below-knee length. Left side zipper opening. Designer's label at center back: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped couture number tag under designer label: "5366" B) Cape of matching black silk faille. Collared with tie at center front. Elbow length. C) Rectangular belt of black silk faille for dress; 2" wide. Strapless. black faille dr… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit of black linen. (a) Short, fitted black linen jacket. V-neckline with standard notched collar and short lapels. 3/4 length, set in, two piece sleeves. Lapped center front opening with two round, black, plastic buttons with ridges and bound buttonholes. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label removed. (b) Matching semi-tailored knee length skirt with 3/4" folded waistband. Offset left side back zipper closure supplemented by two hook&eyes on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of loosely woven cream colored linen with large black coin polka dots. A) Dress of loosely woven textured fabric, probably cotton and linen. Off white with large black coin polka dots. Slim sleeveless dress opens to waist in front with closure of snaps and 3 black covered buttons to match polka dots on dress. Skirt has sewn in panel in front and slightly gathered waist. Lined in cream colored silk. B) Jacket of loosely woven textured fabric, probably cotton and linen. Off whi… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. a) Tunic top of padded beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Bateau neckline; sleeveless. Two inch band of self at hemline trimmed with self fabric bow at center front. Lined in beige silk crepe with weighted hem. Designer's label at right side seam: "Balenciaga / 10. Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten style number under designer's label: "53299" b) Knee length, straight skirt of beige and gold Chinese floral pattern… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail coat

Description: Cocktail coat of black silk faille with stand away collar. Sleeves gathered to midway between elbow and wrist; two huge patch pockets on either side of center-front; back and sleeves gather from yoke resembling artist's smock; below knee-length.
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Tunic dress

Description: Purple tunic dress. a) Tunic dress of purple cotton knit. Knee length with 3/4 sleeves. Long front zipper with two hook & eye closures. Two slit pockets at seam on left and right. Folded hem, unlined. b) Rectangular tie belt of same. c) Straight underskirt of magenta silken top and bottom of purple cotton knit matching the dress. Left side zipper with rolled waistband of black grosgrain. Folded hem, unlined.
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hostess coat

Description: Hostess coat of turquoise silk brocade with multicolored floral pattern. Styled as a kimono with wide, very long sleeves that have wide bands at edges of magenta silk. Rounded neckline, center front opening, lined in magenta silk.
Date: 1960/1969
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of black silk crepe. Strapless. Bodice supported with 6 metal bones and lined in black organza. Full length. Unlined skirt. Grosgrain petersham with hook & eye closure. Centered back zipper with hook & eye strapped closure. No labels.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening coat

Description: Evening coat of pale pink silk faille with raglan sleeves. Buttonless. Lined. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of light weight apple green wool crepe with sack back. Short sleeves; knee-length; round neckline, low waisted. Back closure of 5 snaps with top hook & eye. Slit pockets at left and right seams. Top part lined in olive green silk. Bottom lined in apple green silk.
Date: August 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black silk brocade; form-fitting. Half-length dolman sleeves with underarm gussets have hook & eyes to create "puff" at elbow. Dropped waist; sash of same at hips ties at left hip; knee-length. Low, U-shaped neckline. Skirt of dress is lined in black silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label on back of designer's label, barely legible: "96725" Tag attached to bottom of designer's label: "Made in France"
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Combination

Description: Lingerie romper/teddie of blue, yellow, green and pink nylon in a large paisley print on light blue background. Double spaghetti straps, and snap crotch opening; 3 non-functional buttons at center top; darts at bust; piped hem and trim at top.
Date: 1960/1969
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of black bouclé wool consisting of cape, blouse and skirt. a) Cape of black wool bouclé. Wide, standing band neckline with two hook&eye closures at center front. Narrow yoke at neckline with slight gathers in cape at front sides. Darts at shoulders. Fully lined in self fabric with two openings inside front for hands. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped couture number beneath designer's label: "5469" b) Shell top of b… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of multi colored pastels in a plaid print; Knee length cotton sheath dress; Button front; long sleeves; fully lined; side vents at hem. Retailer's label: "Bonwit Teller" Designer's label: "Imported fabric / by / Boussac of France" Care label: "WPL 1100 / 65% cotton 35% rayon / hand washable / Made in Hong Kong"
Date: 1960
Creator: Boussac of France
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit of green, orange and brown check tweed wool. (a) Jacket: Semi-fitted plaid wool jacket. Jewel neckline. Full length, two piece set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with five round beige plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Two pairs of faux pocket welts on front. Back has low-slung, self fabric belt buttoned on at princess seams. Fully lined in mauve silk. (b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored, knee length skirt with 2-1/2" wide folded waistband. Left side zipper opening s… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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