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Sailor suit

Description: Sailor suit of navy blue velvet. White sailor collar trimmed in double row of navy soutache. Long sleeves with white cuffs and matching double row of navy soutache. Knicker pants attach to top at buttons on waist; zipper fly front below waistband. Retailer's label: "Au Chat Botté / New York"
Date: 1970
Creator: Au Chat Botté
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Silk heels

Description: Pumps of red silk, very pointed and narrow toe box, very low and squared throat, low stiletto heels, lined in white leather, stamped "Balenciaga Custom Original" Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Balenciaga
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Black cocktail dressBa

Description: A: Dress of black viscose, cotton, and silk blend cloque with crinkled embossing. Silhouette has capped sleeves and a dropped waistline followed with a full gathered skirt. Princess seams construct the garment at the center front seam and center back seam with an invisible zipper attached. Label: Balenciaga Edition B: Belt of black cloque.
Date: 2015/2019
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day Dress

Description: Day dress and underskirt of olive green shantung silk . a) Shirt waist style dress of olive green shantung silk. Knee-length. Round neckline; princess seams; gathered natural waist. Buttons down center front of bodice with a snap at the neckline; covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Left side seam zipper closure from underarm to upper thigh; underarm gussets. Two slit double welt pockets on left and right; 3/4 length sleeves. Attached self tie belt at center back waist. Unlined; 26" waist… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dinner ensemble

Description: Dinner dress and jacket ensemble of black wool. a) Jacket: Short princess line black wool jacket; V-neckline with wide notched collar and wide lapels. Full-length, set in, two piece sleeves. Asymmetrical lapped front opening with one large, round, filigree button with rhinestones and bound buttonhole Fully lined in black silk. Designer label stitched inside back neck below collar: Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris Couture number: 62048 b) Dress: Matching sleeveless knee length dress wit… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black heavy wool twill. a) Jacket of black wool twill. Double breasted with 8 smooth circular 3/4" black buttons. Full length raglan sleeves and convertible collar. Faux flap pockets at left and right hem with single matching button at center of flap. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number under designer's label: "95650" b) Skirt of black wool twill. Flared with 3/4" rolled waistband. Street length. Left side z… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Off-white baku straw hat made like a Nun's hood. Calot type crown with lower back portion severed. Front brim extends forward 2 1/2" even with crown, and encircles to below ears. widens to 5" which is folded to 2" width pleat.
Date: 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Medium value blue-green silk "handker-chief" pillbox hat draped with rose effect at back; White lining.
Date: 1956
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Very fine yellow straw calot crown. Breton hat with rolled upwards brim; Silk chiffon scarf encircles hatband, knotted at center back and cascades down back.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Navy wool draped backward over crown turned under and gathered at lower back edge of crown (back resembles a snood).
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of natural color straw with creased crown, wide, slightly upward brim and navy grosgrain ribbon accents. (Styled very similar to a cowboy hat). Semi-coarse straw with shiny finish. Ribbon at band edge, and attached at center back underneath to look like streamers.
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: (b) Green wool pillbox hat with (a) matching scarf. Measurements: scarf (a): Width: 128 cm. Height: 66 cm. pillbox hat (b): Side to Side: 17 cm. Front to Back: 19 cm. Height: 10 cm.
Date: 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Medium and dark blue-green designer handkerchief print with muted yellow-green border covering white calot hat. Ties under chin. 20 cm front to back without tie x 17 cm side to side x 14 cm at highest point.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hostess dress

Description: Summer evening/hostess dress of white silk crepe with printed abstract rose design with green leaves. Long, dolman style sleeved with underarm gussets and triangular inserts to balance pattern. Floor length with center front skirt slit. Two large triangular gussets at center back to balance pattern. No side seams. Lined in white silk. Center back zipper. Designer's label at inside center front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number: 9865
Date: Spring 1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Knit scarf

Description: Scarf of bright pink cotton knit. Trimmed with square pocket with white plastic button with double "B" logo on one end. Measures 8 1/2'' x 82 1/2'' Designer label: Balenciaga/ Paris Content/care label: 100% Pure Cotton/ (care instruction symbols) / Made in Italy
Date: 1965/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Lace evening ensemble

Description: Evening dress ensemble of pink lace in wheat pattern. a) Lace cape gathered around neck with pink satin ribbon. Lace selvedge cut to match pattern and hand basted to center front edges. b) Over blouse of matching pink lace. Bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Side opening with seven snaps. c) Under dress with three gathered tiers of pink lace. Under layer of pink satin. Sleeveless. Left side keyhole zipper. Support bodice with double layers of netting and cotton tape at seam lines with seven sprin… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit of brown, yellow, olive green and off-white plaid wool twill. a) Semi-fitted jacket of plaid wool. Notched collar and lapel. Bracelet length, two piece, set in sleeves. Double breasted front opening with six round, plastic, olive buttons and three bound buttonholes. One button closure hidden inside lap. Pair of faux pocket flaps on front below waist. Back has a low-slung, self-fabric belt buttoned on at princess seams. Fully lined in ecru silk. Handwritten maker's label at botto… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Alligator pumps

Description: Green-brown or olive alligator pump with button at side. Spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.4 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) Markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Balmain, Pierre
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Alligator Pumps

Description: Light brown alligator pump with button at side, spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.2 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Balmain, Pierre
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Knit Dress

Description: Little girl’s dress of blue gray wool knit. Long sleeves; rounded neckline. Button closure at shoulders of two wooden buttons on each side. Two patch pockets. Lined in blue green synthetic. Designer's label: "Baby Dior"
Date: 1970
Creator: Bohan, Marc
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pink silk slip

Description: Slip of pink (peach) silk, embroidered with lace inserts and border trim - all handmade.; mid-thigh length; lace bust line and hem with row of pin tucks below bust; rosebud ribbon decoration at center-bust; 1/2" ribbon straps; off white flowers, dragonflies, & bugs embroidered F&B. Trousseau piece. Label: Boue Soeurs/ 9 Rue de la Paix/ Paris/ Expressly For/ Franklin Simon & Co.
Date: unknown
Creator: Boué Soeurs
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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