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Dress

Description: Maxi paper bridesmaid dress of Reemay spun polyester "paper". The long dress is printed with a pattern of impressionistic flowers in greens, pink, blues and purples on a yellow ground. It has a high, rounded neckline with no collar, and opens with a zipper at center back from collar to just above waist. The long, fitted sleeves have a thin band at cuff which extends to be tied into a bow. Empire waistline, from which extend box pleats. The dress appears to have a full, floor-length skirt, b… more
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: DHJ Industries
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Man's Coat

Description: Man's coat of chocolate brown polyurethane. Trench coat style, double-breasted with 7 (1 missing) circular gold-tone buttons with centers of self. Convertible collar with large lapel and smaller, matching button. Epaulets at shoulders. Vertical slotted pockets with 1-1/2" welt. Long vent down center back closes with single, hidden button. Lined in olive green synthetic fiber fabric. Inner zipper for lining, now missing. With matching belt with brown, rectangular buckle. Brand (?) label inside… more
Date: 1969
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Coat and Dress

Description: A) Coat of light brown leather printed with dark brown "squiggles". Full-length, double-breasted, with two vertical rows of three each circular brown plastic buttons and hidden snaps at top. Long raglan sleeves. Two patch pockets on front with decorative flaps. Lined in light brown silk(?). Designer's label at inside back collar: "Adele Simpson", with written annotation "1008". B) Dress with matching scarf, of light tan jersey with printed dark brown "squiggles" matching the rest of ense… more
Date: 1969
Creator: Simpson, Adele
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coat

Description: Coat of curly sheep or goat fur in shades of brown, white, and gray mixed. Standing collar, single breasted closure and pockets all of brown leather. Closure has 5 circular, brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Long set-in sleeves; midi length. Lined in brown satin(?). Designer's label at right side seam: "Albert Alfus / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" At right side seam is union label: "Int Ladies Garment Workers Union, Union Made ILGWU 66460" and size tag:… more
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: Albert Alfus
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Draped dress

Description: Coral pink. silk chiffon evening gown. Full-length evening gown constructed of gathered coral pink chiffon with contrasting gathered orange/pink panels center front and center back. Semi-fitted bodice with high rounded neckline. The neckline is accented with an orange/pink. silk chiffon. scarf panel detail. The scarf is sewn into the neckline from right center back to just short of the left shoulder line. The scarf is asymmetrically shaped and hangs to knee-level. It can be worn hanging loose o… more
Date: Autumn 1969
Creator: Sarmi, Ferdinando
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Knit dress

Description: Day dress of white wool knit. Sleeveless with wide jewel neckline. Calf length; skirt slightly gathered at natural waistline. Left side zipper with hook & eye and four hook & eyes on left shoulder. Two vertical welt pockets at sides. Lined in white silk with weighted pocket linings. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Esther Wolf / Houston"
Date: 1969
Creator: Norell, Norman
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8458

Description: Simplicity pattern 8458 to make a robe with patch pockets, front button closure, self tie and round neckline and collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8189

Description: Simplicity pattern 8189 to make a misses' a-line dress with rounded neckline, optional rounded collar, back zipper closure, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2007

Description: McCall's pattern 2007 to make a jacket or vest, wrap skirt, and pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8637

Description: Simplicity pattern 8637 to make a shirt dress with shirt collar, front button closure, and sleeveless or long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8411

Description: Simplicity pattern 8411 to make misses' "Super Jiffy" miniskirt, vest, and hip-hugger pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5476

Description: Butterick pattern 5476 to make a long vest, blouse with front button closure and collar, and shorts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: Butterick Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9629

Description: McCall's pattern 9629 to make a dress or blouse with front yoke, set-in sleeves, dart front, and faced collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2084

Description: McCall's pattern 2084 to make a long pantdress with darts, back zipper closure, sleeve variations, and gathered neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2081

Description: McCall's pattern 2081 to make a dress with long torso, set-in sleeves, pleated skirt, and darted bodice, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8259

Description: Simplicity pattern 8259 to make a "Jiffy" dress or tunic and bell-bottom pants or shorts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Hat

Description: Cocktail or evening hat covered with blue-green-blackish iridescent coque feathers. Hat is based on a pillbox style crown, conical, with flattened top. The entire surface is covered with overlapping feathers. Rising from the center of the crown is a spray of brown horsehair and high standing feathers. Brown felt interior crown with brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Two combs at sides for securing hat to wearer's head. Retailer's label: "Titche's / Dallas"
Date: 1969
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

"Petrooli" dress

Description: Dress of cotton with background of light olive and orange tone concentric circles printed on fabric in "Petrooli" design. Short full sleeves; bateau neck. Patch pockets above drawstring waist with 1" wide tie belt. Designer's label: "Marimekko / Suomi Finland" "D|R / Cambridge New York" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1969
Creator: Marimekko
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black heavy wool crepe. Deep V-neckline trimmed with wide bands of various sized pearls, the bands extending to waistline. Long sleeves with zipper closure at ends. Mid-length skirt is gathered into natural waistline. Hook & eye closures at along deep center back opening (top, center, lower back); which is accented with pearls as front. Zipper closure at center back below waistband. Sewn-in shoulder pads. Fully lined in black silk(?) Designer's label at inside left beside op… more
Date: 1969
Creator: Brooks, Donald, 1928-2005
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Patterned dress

Description: Day dress of pink jacquard in geometric patterned horizontal rows of aqua blue, dark green, and bright pink with diamond shaped pink floral inserts. Below knee length; rounded, jewel neckline; short sleeves. Center front inverted pleat from neckline to hem. Center back zipper closure; lined in pink fabric. B) Belt of matching material. Forms a bow with trailing ends. Rectangular shape; 1" wide. Hook & eye closure.
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: Weinberg, Chester
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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