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Coat

Description: Coat in wrap-style of black crepe with black and cream nubby vertical stripes. Designer Label: Betty Rose / Fashions
Date: 1940
Creator: Betty Rose
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Print dress

Description: Grey cocktail dress with blue and black floral print covering it. Two pieces. a) mid length cocktail dress with blue and black floral print covering it. Scoop boat neck. Pleated front. Affixed bow tie at waist. Zipper closure on middle back. Lined in black. Price tag attached to left side (no store indicated). b) shawl of same fabric and print. Bright blue lining to match blue floral in print. Roughly 1 foot wide.
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Aldrich, Larry
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Draped evening dress

Description: Evening dress of sheer violet with dots of metallic thread in red, blue, green, gold and silver. Gathered and draped in front and back with a front strap to "throw" over shoulder. Tight hobble skirt effect at bottom. Couture number: 64034 Designer label: "Givenchy/Made in France"
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening wrap dress

Description: Evening wrap gown of silk; black and gold metallic "Abraham" brand jacquard fabric in floral motif, black flowers; "spaghetti" straps of metallic thread; floor length; slight train in back.
Date: 1978
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded graphic dress

Description: Dress of bright green silk chiffon printed with multicolor shapes and with all-over scattered sequins and beading. The printed design includes circles, flowers, and fluid lines and triangles in shades of pink, yellow, blue, orange, and violet. The sequins are clear, and are secured with tiny colored beads, the colors of which match the color of the dress over which they are sewn. The full-length A-line sheath has a high,round neckline and U-shaped back with beaded band trim at neckline. The lon… more
Date: 1973
Creator: Mori, Hanae
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Taffeta petticoat

Description: Petticoat of maroon taffeta with two tiers of 1-3/4" black horsehair braid. One inch waistband. Center back opening closed with hook & eyes. Two curved panels at hips are gathered at the hem. Unlined, with 3-1/2" band of black stiffened net at interior hem line. Combined designer/retailer label on inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1947/1949
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Black dress

Description: Dress of black chiffon. Knee-length, sleeveless, wide straps. Deep v at front and back. Heavily pleated throughout bodice, looser pleats on skirt. Wide smooth plain band at waist with simulated bow at center front and center back zipper closure. Fully lined in black polyester.
Date: 1970/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt ensemble

Description: Cocktail suit of navy blue satin. A) Waist-length jacket with peplum formed of folded turned-up hem of jacket. Stand-up collar, full-length sleeves with turned-back cuffs and zipper closings at wrist. Center front opening of 12 buttons, in groups of 4, with bound button-holes. Removable shoulder-pads at top of shoulders filled with beads/pellets. B) Straight, street-length skirt. Center-back zipper opening with snap at waistband. Fully lined.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Vian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress and jacket ensemble

Description: Ensemble of a dark grey wool mohair consisting of: A) Jacket in boxed style. Single breasted with three large, circular, horn buttons and bound buttonholes; notched collar. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves. Lined in dark gray silk. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Made in France / Boutique / Christian Dior / Paris " and stamped on label: "10118" B) Dress. Sleeveless, with shallow, wide rounded neckline. Natural waist with an A-line over skirt and with under skirt of dark gray… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wool ensemble

Description: Ensemble of chartreuse green open-weave wool. (a) Jacket of chartreuse open-weave wool. Rounded neckline with center front closure of 6 circular green wood grain plastic buttons. Waist length with 3/4 length sleeves. Lined in self. (b) Dress of chartreuse open-weave wool. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Closure on dress consists of snaps across left shoulder with left side zipper and line of snaps running along left pocket opening and across waist to zipper. Vertical slit pockets are lined … more
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Fuchsia silk ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of fuschia /pink silk shantung. A) Jacket. Hip length or slightly longer. Shawl collar. 3/4 sleeves. CF opening with no closures. Slit pockets at sides. Designer's label at right side near hem: "Christian Dior Original / Made in U.S.A. / Christian Dior-New York Inc / trade mark" Retailer's label at cb neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label at right armpit. B) Dress. Knee-length. Bodice part of thin fuchsia "lining" material, with rounded neckline and sleeveless. Skirt of h… more
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Patterned suit

Description: Suit of black and grey fine wool in a very fine, subtle pattern of tiny lighter gray squares, giving the impression of piqué. A) Jacket with 2-1/4" notched collar. Three large black plastic buttons and loop with small self-covered button at asymmetrical closure. Slightly fitted. Long sleeves with 3-1/2" slits at wrist; 3-3/4" slit at back. Lined in black silk crepe; padded shoulders. Designer's label: "Irene" B) Wrap-around skirt with 2 1/4" waistband; sewn together at left hand side at waist… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Irene
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Floral taffeta dress

Description: a) Dress of black, orange and yellow floral print taffeta; sleeveless with balloon type skirt. b) Matching bolero jacket. Lined in black silk.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of purple and magenta floral brocade. Knee length to mid-calf. Strapless, upper bodice compose of finely pleated purple, grey, and red satin in a cross over pattern over the brocade. Princess seams and drop waist. Pencil skirt, tapering slightly to hem. Over skirt, of same material gathered at waist and running from front side seams across back, leaving front panel opened. Center back 24 inch zipper closure with hook and eye at top. Lined in magenta fabric. Designer Label: "A V… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Vian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Embroidered coat dress

Description: Coat dress of brown velvet with silver embroidery. Mid-length. Long sleeves. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with zipper and covered snaps which extends from throat to hips. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and line of cf opening to hem all with heavy rolled hems. The whole coat is covered with silver embroidery in floral and foliate patterns. Lined in brown cotton(?). No labels. Size 10
Date: 1968
Creator: Maurice Rentner, Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sheath dress

Description: Dress of black knit; sheath style. Bracelet length or 3/4 length sleeves, crew neck. Princess seaming. Below knee length. Center back zipper. Unlined. Combined designer/retailer label on right inside seam: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus.
Date: 1955/1964
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Street ensemble

Description: Street ensemble of wool and jersey. A) Jacket of medium-gray wool. Long raglan sleeves, with turned-back cuffs revealing the lining material. Center front opening with line of 5 gray pearl buttons. Notched collar outlined with flannel, which reveals lining material. Two welt pockets, one on each side of front opening. Jacket is fully lined in black and white woven jersey. Designer's label at right inside side seam: "Vera Maxwell / Original" B) Blouse of the same black and white woven jersey… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Maxwell, Vera
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Flannel suit

Description: Tan flannel two-piece daytime suit. A) Tan fitted jacket. 7 buttons in front. Long sleeved. ~2 inch collar. Side pocket on left and right. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original B) Knee length skirt of same material. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell
Date: 1943
Creator: Maxwell, Vera
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Lounge ensemble

Description: Green and purple silk lounge ensemble. A: Top of lime green silk; spaghetti straps; thick band at waist; side zipper. B: Pants of purple silk with silver, red, and green pattern; center back zipper.
Date: 1952
Creator: Lotte
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Silk dress

Description: Strapless cocktail or evening dress of blue silk brocade with a Chinese-style design of floral/foliate motifs. Full-length, sheath-style dress with heavy "flounce" of pleated fabric attached at waist on left side. Self bow across back, with smaller flounce descending from that. Fitted bodice with horizontal pleats/gathers. Zipper at center back with bow fastening over it. Fully lined in blue/green fabrics. Designer Label: A Vian Original Size 8
Date: 1955
Creator: Vian, A.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day dress

Description: Day dress of heavy black silk crepe. Mid-calf length. Rounded neckline, the upper bodice formed as a wide circular panel that becomes shoulders. "Waistline" of skirt starts across at armpits, and hangs down with 4 gore full bias skirt. Center back opening with three 1" circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Unlined Combined Designer's / Retailer's label at inside seam of skirt near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Tie belt of self attached to dress. 1-1/2" wide wi… more
Date: Spring 1959
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Lace ensemble

Description: Ensemble. A) Underdress of black silk satin. Calf-length. Sleeveless. Scoop neck with 1/8" rolled hem finish. B) Overdress of black lace. Calf-length, hangs 3" below hem of underdress. Long sleeves with silk satin 1/8" bias finish. Scoop neck with silk satin 1/8" bias finish. Unfinished hem C) Stole of black lace, matches overdress. Rectangular with one 3 pointed scalloped side on width. 60" x 33"
Date: 1928
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black silk taffeta with black trim. Low V-neck front and back, elbow length sleeves. Extremely narrow foundation skirt in "Hobble Skirt" style, with pleated overskirt caught up underneath. The front is decorated with cord decoration, the back is plain. No label found, attrib from Donor's description.
Date: 1958
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Faille dress

Description: Dark red silk faille afternoon dress, princess lines - fuller in back. Natural waist line. Fly front zipper opening but covered at waist with intricately cut huge self bow that fastens at side creating the look of a wrap front closure. V-neck, small collar, 3/4 sleeves. Designer's label sewn in bodice: "Hattie Carnegie"; retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Swanson / Inc / Kansas City".
Date: 1950
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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