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Description: Ensemble of lightweight black wool crepe top and skirt. a)Top of black wool crepe. Long, over blouse style with scoop neck and kimono sleeves, fitted at wrist. Lined in black silk crepe. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number tag sewn to back of designer's label: "6007" b) Straight skirt of black wool crepe with self waist band. Left side zipper with hook and eye closure. Lined in black silk.
Date: 1953/1957
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

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Description: Evening ensemble of black and white eyelet with pink scarf. a) Jacket in black circle eyelet gazar with 3" band of ivory silk doupioni at hem. Elbow length set-in sleeves; turned down collar. Center front opening with 4 self-covered buttons and 5 snaps at waist. Lined in light pink organdy with black grosgrain ribbon petersham having a single hook & eye closure. Designer's label at inside right seam: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number: "105668" b) Skirt of ivory circle … more
Date: 1955/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

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Description: Ensemble. A) Coat of black silk. Rounded neckline. No collar. Single large circular button covered in self. Mid-length sleeves. Lined in large black on white floral print. Designer's label "Helena Barbiere / Original", located on edge of zipper inside, below waist. B) Dress made of the same material used as the lining of the coat. Mid-calf length. Sleeveless. Deep v-neckline in back. Attached self sash in front with two tiers of fabric at center back, covering closure. "Frances / Heffernan… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Barbieri, Helena, 1908-1997
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

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Description: Two-piece wool suit with chocolate brown shirt. a) Hip length princess line jacket of rust wool tweed. Jewel neckline. Full length sleeves cut in one with jacket body supplemented by triangular shaped gusset under the arm. 2-1/2" straight cuffs. Single breasted front closure with five circular rust colored plastic buttons and covered button holes. Lined in rust colored silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's tag under designer's label: "53294" b) Straight sk… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

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Description: Ensemble: A) Overskirt of gray slipper satin. Wrap-around, Above knee-length at front, longer in back, gathered into waistband. Opens at front, with large hook-and eye at waistband, and ties created by extended ends of waistband. Lined in black organza(?) When worn, is open at front to show dress, and to flare when walking. Designer's label at center back inside: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" B) Dress of black satin. Long-sleeves with three snap closures at wrist, ankle-length, wit… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

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Description: Coat ensemble: A) Coat of green suede with blue/green woven wool and blue nubbly fabric facing on shawl collar and rolled sleeve cuffs. Lined in green jersey knit. Designer's label at inside right: "Sills / A Bonnie Cashin Design". B) Skirt of same fabric. Knee-length. Very slight A line. Lined in green silk. Zipper closure and hook-and-eyes on narrow waistband.
Date: 1955/1977
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

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Description: Ensemble of grass green linen. A) Blouse has a wide V-neck, short sleeves, decorative chevron-shaped seams on front, darts at waistline, fastens in back with self-covered buttons. Designer Label: Thelma Gay / of Dallas Attached label: Genuine-Tested / Wrinkle Resisting Linen / Patented Process / A Fine McBratney Import B) Skirt is cut straight, with decorative chevron-shaped seams that terminate in two pleats on each side of the front at the hem. C) Belt of self fabric with buckle. Made of… more
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Gay, Thelma
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

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Description: Skirt ensemble of black cashmere and woven black and tan silk ribbons. A) Sweater blouse of black cashmere with collar and rounded applied yoke panel of woven black, tan, and cream silk ribbons. Long sleeves and hem are ribbed. Center front button closure; unlined. Designer's label inside at right side seam: An Original / Ann Fleischer / Hand Knit Retailer's label inside at right side seam: Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room B) Skirt of woven black, tan, and cream silk ribbons. Mid-length; black gro… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Fleischer, Ann
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

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Description: Ensemble: a) Jacket of black synthetic knit with acetate ribbon woven in horizontal stripes throughout; roll-over collar; boxy silhouette; open front; ¾ length sleeves; lined in black silk. Label "Handmade by Louise Roos" b) Skirt of self fabric with elastic waist; straight with slight flare; knee-length; lined in black silk. c) Top of self fabric without lining; round neckline with button at each shoulder creating a boat neckline when buttons are unfastened; boxy silhouette with short sleev… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Roos, Louise
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Blouse and Skirt

Description: Ensemble of navy ribbed silk. A) Blouse in New Look style with V-shaped neckline and 1" collar. Elbow length sleeves with 1" folded cuffs. Center front opening with hook & eye closure. Patch pockets at side hips. Unlined; petersham of black grosgrain ribbon with hook & eye. Designer's label at left side seam: "Christian Dior Original / Made In U.S.A. / Christian Dior-New York Inc." B) Skirt of matching silk. Street length, A lined with pleats at 1" waistband. Center back zipper. Unlined.
Date: 1956
Creator: Dior, Christian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Blouse, Skirt, Camisole

Description: Ensemble of navy-blue and slightly lighter silk organza composed of vertical hand-faggoted bands of alternating shades of blue giving light and dark effect. A) Blouse. Waist length with extending peplum to tuck under skirt. V-neckline, with collar of flat reveres with faggoted border. Short sleeves with turned-back cuffs. Center front opening with 4 self-covered buttons, a snap at the natural waistline, and 1 hook and loop and 5 hooks and eyes on peplum. The stripes and peplum are lined in … more
Date: 1953
Creator: Dior, Christian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Coat and Dress

Description: Street ensemble consisting of a navy blue wool coat and a dress. A) Coat of navy whipcord wool. Single breasted with 6 circular black plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Long, set-in sleeves. Street length. Peter Pan collar of black sheepskin. High rise waistline. Lined in black silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Dress with black crepe back satin bodice and navy whipcord wool straight cut skirt. Long, narrow cut, set-… more
Date: 1957
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Coat Dress and Skirt

Description: Ensemble consisting of a charcoal gray wool tweed coat dress and skirt. A) Street dress of charcoal gray wool tweed. Center front opening with eight large, circular, black plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Three quarter raglan sleeves. Turndown collar. Yoked shoulders slightly gathered in back. Below knee length. Lined in black silk faille. Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" B) Skirt with waist panel of black silk and lower panel of charcoal gray wool tweed. Skirt… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Description: (At Left) Evening ensemble of brown silk shantung. The camisole is sleeveless, with a boat neckline. Center back closure with 10 small circular buttons covered with matching fabric. The blouse is lined in dark brown silk, and has an inner structure of net and metal boning. The understructure extends below the top to give structure to the skirt. The inner net and boning layer has a center back closure of 14 hook-and-eyes, matching along same line as outer closure. The skirt is of matching ma… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Dior, Christian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Description: Ensemble. A) Brown sheath dress of lace with floral motif, heavily hand beaded with tiny brown beads. Mid-length, scooped neckline, deeper in back. Sleeveless, with narrow straps. Slightly shaped hem. Inner brown satin lining sheath. Design house's label inside: "Mingolini Gugenheim / Piazza di Spagna 9-91- Roma" B) Brown sheer organza coat, mid-length, shawl collar, center front opening fastened by belt. mid-length sleeves. Leather belt built into waistline, covered with organza, the… more
Date: 1959
Creator: Mingolini Gugenheim
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Jacket and Dress

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 gra… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Jacket and Dress

Description: Ensemble of printed silk. This cocktail or dinner ensemble in the "New Look" consists of a dress and bolero-style jacket of printed floral ikat silk with a black ground and floral design in gray, browns and dark brown/mauve shades. A) The dress is mid-calf-length, sleeveless, and with a boat neckline. Tailored to fit, with side bust and waist darts. Self fabric bow at top of waist gore which releases into a box pleat at the skirt. Slightly dropped waist. Under the sides of front box pleat … more
Date: 1956
Creator: Dior, Christian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Sun Dress and Bolero/Jacket

Description: Daytime ensemble of khaki green cotton twill consisting of: A) Sun dress. Street-length, sleeveless, with deep rounded neckline. Skirt gathered into natural waist with attached narrow tie belt and bow of matching fabric. Center back zipper with hook & eye at back neckline and inner petersham of white grosgrain ribbon. Unlined. Designer's label at left side seam: "Adele Simpson" B) Cropped, bolero or shrug jacket of matching fabric. Embellished all-over with silver stitching "loops", the cent… more
Date: 1952
Creator: Simpson, Adele
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #5371

Description: Advance pattern 5371 to make a house rope with wrap construction, pockets, and varied lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1950
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #5504

Description: Advance pattern 5504 to make a blouse with pointed collar and front button closure, weskit with front button closure and fitted silhouette, and skirt with waistband and draped hips, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1950/1952
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #5913

Description: Envelope for a Advance pattern to make a girl's pinafore dress with suspenders, jacket, skirt and blouse; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #8395

Description: Advance pattern to make a misses' and womens' shirtwaist dress, street length with short sleeves, center front button closure and contour belt including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #8436

Description: Envelope for a Advance pattern to make a misses' and women's shirtwaist dress with convertible collar, front-buttoned bodice, yoke back, gored skirt with hip pockets; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1957
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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