Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion Collectionhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TXFC/browse/?sort=creator&fq=str_location_state:Texas&fq=str_location_country:United+States&start=302024-02-15T11:06:10-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion CollectionGirl's pinafore2021-02-11T03:44:43-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755773/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755773/"><img alt="Girl's pinafore" title="Girl's pinafore" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755773/small/"/></a></p><p>Girl's pinafore dress of white cotton. Sleeveless with ruffles around armholes, white work embroidered flowers around neck and middle of skirt. Ties at back. Closure of four buttons down the back at top of bodice.</p>Hat2020-05-19T08:40:16-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638549/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638549/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638549/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of beige straw. The low, slightly domed crown is of woven medium beige straw. Around the crown is wrapped a wide horizontally pleated/ruched band of cream organza, secured at one side with a large "pin" wrapped in yellow grosgrain. From the pin hang two circular metal charms, each with rhinestone border and each with a relief depicting a woman in wide, standing, lace collar. The moderate width brim is of the same woven straw, set slightly off-center so that there is more brim at front and sides than at back. The brim is turned up on all sides. Unlined with a headband of golden yellow velvet. Combs at sides for securing hat to head.
Manufacturer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Paris / Alfreda / Inc. / New York";
Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Walker-Marr / Dallas"</p>Cloche hat2014-12-04T14:16:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461787/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461787/"><img alt="Cloche hat" title="Cloche hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461787/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche-style hat of off-white fur felt with black and white checkered fur at brim and bow.</p>Brocade ensemble2023-12-14T12:37:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203550/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203550/"><img alt="Brocade ensemble" title="Brocade ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203550/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble.
A) Evening coat of green brocade with floral motifs in reds, greens, yellows, browns. Full-length. Rounded high neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular buttons and loops; buttons covered in the pale green satin of the lining, the loops made of the brocade. Top button lacking. No pockets. Full inner lining of slightly iridescent olive green satin.
No labels or tags.
B) Evening dress. Bodice of brocade matching the coat. Sleeveless; square neckline with thin straps. Princess seaming/fitting. Left strap detaches on one end with hook-and-eye. Zipper opening at left underarm. Very full skirt, full-length, with layers of pale moss-green chiffon. Inner lining of satin matching coat lining, creating an inner sheath dress.
Designer's label at left inside zipper: "Burke-Amey / New York"
Retailer's label at inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Coat ensemble2023-03-12T10:29:59-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062129/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062129/"><img alt="Coat ensemble" title="Coat ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062129/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of cream wool.
A) Coat
"Ronald Amey / New York"
"Marie Leavell"
B) Dress
"Ronald Amey / New York"
"Marie Leavell"
C) Belt</p>Dress2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30306/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30306/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30306/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of multi-colored velvets. The floor-length dress has an empire waist and bell-shaped long sleeves. The upper, bodice, section is made of a sheer, multi-colored fabric woven with bands of gold thread. Over the bodice is applied sections of burnout velvet in various colors, forming bands running up the bodice, over the shoulders, and down the back, another band forming a 1" high collar, and as 2" bands around each wrist. The sections are bordered in gold cording. The lower, skirt, section is of green velvet printed in browns, greens, and gold in an abstract geometric/organic design. Fully lined in green silk(?). Center back zipper from neckline to just above waist. Three hook-and-loop closures on collar.
Designer label sewn alongside zipper at shoulder-blade height at right: "Ronald Amey / New York". Evidence of removed label at inside, center front of dress below neckline.</p>Ensemble - Vest, Blouse and Skirts2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30187/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30187/"><img alt="Ensemble - Vest, Blouse and Skirts" title="Ensemble - Vest, Blouse and Skirts" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30187/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble in blue and gold polyester consisting of mix and match component vest, blouses, skirts and belt.
First image shows:
a) Vest: A fitted, hip-length shell of blue and gold check polyester woven in a pattern of yellow/gold squares on a blue ground with thin white threading. It has a deep rounded neckline and nipped waist. The center front opening is secured with three chiffon covered snaps and has two bound button holes and two gold-tone metal buttons. The center front opening and the hem are faced with navy blue polyester embellished with three double rows of gold metallic running stitches. The vest is fully lined in blue silk. Designer's label is located inside center back, below the neckline: "Ronald Amey"; Retailer's label sewn in just above designer's: "Marie Leavell".
b) Blouse: A fitted, hip-length shell of gold polyester with high rounded neckline, standing band collar and full-length set-in sleeves. The sleeves are accented with contrasting, circular ruffle cuffs of blue and gold check polyester, woven so that one side looks yellow/gold squares on a blue ground with thin white threading, and the other side of the ruffles looks like blue squares with thin white threading on a yellow/gold ground. The cuffs have a short placket opening secured with a loop and gold-tone metal button. The center front neckline is accented with a four-tiered ruffled jabot of blue and gold check polyester. The center back zipper closure extends from neck to hip, and is supplemented at the collar with two hook-and-eyes. The collar is faced with gold satin. Designer's label located inside at right side seam, at waist-level: "Ronald Amey / New York".
c) Skirt: A flared, knee-length circular skirt in blue and gold check polyester, woven with blue squares with thin white threading on a yellow/gold ground. The wide waistband has a center back lapped opening secured with two loops and blue fabric covered buttons and a hidden snap. There is also a center back zipper closure extending from waist to hip level. It has side seam slit pockets which are lined in blue silk. The skirt is also fully lined in blue silk. Designer's label located inside right center back, beside the zipper: "Ronald Amey / New York".
The second image shows:
a) Vest, described above.
b) Skirt: A full-length semi-circular skirt in blue and gold check polyester woven to appear as yellow/gold squares on a ground of blue with thin white threading. The wide waistband has a lapped center back opening secured with two loops and clear plastic buttons. There is also a center back zipper closure extending from waist to hip level. The skirt has deep, side seam inverted pleat details. Side seam slit pockets are lined in blue silk. It has a turned, bound hem, and is fully lined in blue silk. Designer's label is located inside right center back beside the zipper: "Ronald Amey / New York".
Not in photo are two other parts to the ensemble, a second blouse and a belt/cummerbund.</p>Green evening dress2024-02-15T11:06:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280664/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280664/"><img alt="Green evening dress" title="Green evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280664/small/"/></a></p><p>Gown of green and black nylon tulle with vertical stripes of crystal rhinestones on bodice; V-neckline and short sleeves; bodice dips to a V-point in center-front and center-back; full-length, full skirt of 2 layers of green tulle with 1 layer of black tulle over top; bodice is fully lined in green acetate; under skirt of acetate; center-back zip closure.
Designer's label at inside back: "Murray Arbeid / "
Retailer's label at inside back: "Made in England for / Lou Lattimore / Inc."
Care/content tag at inside middle back.</p>Pillbox Hat2014-09-26T09:40:06-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402496/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402496/"><img alt="Pillbox Hat" title="Pillbox Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402496/small/"/></a></p><p>Pillbox hat of royal blue velvet. The low, cylindrical crown has a flattened top with a self-covered domed button at top center, and one large horizontal "tuck" around the side forming two sections. The whole is overlaid with a navy blue net veil. Lined in black, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband.
Maker's label inside: "Arlington / Hats / Dallas"</p>Dress2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286912/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286912/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286912/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of brown/beige coffee-colored wool.</p>Ensemble2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286926/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286926/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286926/small/"/></a></p><p>Bright red/orange wool dress and coat ensemble.</p>Pantsuit2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637634/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637634/"><img alt="Pantsuit" title="Pantsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637634/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail pantsuit of white cotton "quilted" fabric with silver diamond pattern.
A) Jacket. Hip length with high standing collar. Long sleeves. Two vertical front pockets. Seamed to create flare at hem. Center back zipper with three hook and eyes at collar. Fully lined in white fabric.
Designer label at inside back; "Boutique / Jean Marie Armand / Paris / Made in France"
Retailers label at inside back; "Made in France / Especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
B) Pants. Full length. Narrow waist band. Center front zipper with hook and eye and top. Fully lined in white fabric. Slight flare to cuffs.
Handwritten label; "22533.8.1390"</p>Culottes2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638857/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638857/"><img alt="Culottes" title="Culottes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638857/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's culottes of turquoise suede.</p>Jacket2023-07-05T10:44:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136339/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136339/"><img alt="Jacket" title="Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136339/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Wrap jacket of gold silk. Hip length. Long, set-in sleeves; straight with no cuffs. Mock revers neckline. No closure; unlined. Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21"
B) Webbed tie belt of matching gold silk; 1.5" wide.</p>Linen suit2023-12-14T12:38:07-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203578/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203578/"><img alt="Linen suit" title="Linen suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203578/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of green and tan linen;
A) Blazer of green check linen. Herring bone weave. Two welted pockets at front. Notched collar. Mid-thigh length. Matching rayon lining. Button hole at lapel. Breast pocket on left hand side still sewn shut from fabrication. One plastic button and buttonhole at center front for closure. Each sleeve has three non-functioning tan plastic buttons. Extra button in plastic bag at right inside lining attached to care information.
Designer's label at inside center back neckline; "Giorgio Armani / Classico / A Milano Borgonuovo 21"
Origin label underneath designer's label; "Made in Italy"
Size label behind designer's label; "46"
Care and content label at inside right side seam.
(b) Straight skirt. Green linen flax. Knee length. Two pockets at sides. Zipper at left hand side seam. Waistband. Two buttons at either side seam along waistband, each fixed with a tab closure. The button closure by the zipper also has stabilizing inner button for the closure. Price tag from Neiman Marcus attached at left hand side seam. Originally priced at $295, marked down to $177.
Designer's label at inside center back waistline; "Giorgio Armani / Le Collezioni / Made in Italy"
Size label below designer's label; "14"
Care and content label underneath designer's label.
(c) Tank top. Tan cotton with button and loop fastening at center back. Small tear drop opening below button. Matching nylon lining.
Designer's label at inside back neckline; "Giorgio Armani / A Milano - Borgonuovo 21"
Size label next to designer's label; "I USA F GB D / 48 14 44 18 44"
Origin label below designer's label; "Made in Italy"
Care and content label at inside left side seam.</p>Skirt ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637233/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637233/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637233/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of shirt and skirt.
A) Shirt of multi-colored rayon/nylon. No collar. Elbow-length sleeves. Puckered to look like bubble wrap. Waist length. Pattern of random polka dots. White base with green, yellow, pink, red, blue, black. Shoulder pads.
Designer's label at inside center back neckline; "Giorgio Armani / Via Borgonuovo, 21 Milano"
B) Skirt of layered silk. Floor length. Under-layer of burnt orange chiffon. Outer layer of mint green floral pattern printed and woven organza. Pockets with sides sewn up. Wide waistband covered in decorative mint green cording. Iridescent buttons at inside front waistband. Plastic snaps at left side closure.
Designer's label at inside center back waistband; "Giorgio Armani / Via Borgonuovo, 21 Milano"</p>Striped blouse2024-02-15T11:06:10-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280669/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280669/"><img alt="Striped blouse" title="Striped blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280669/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of black silk with gold vertical stripes. Long, set-in sleeves with button closure on 2" cuffs. Bound, jewel neckline. Center back button closure. Unlined; shoulder pads.
Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21"
Content/care tag at left side seam.</p>Suede Blouse2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639060/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639060/"><img alt="Suede Blouse" title="Suede Blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639060/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's top of rust-red suede.</p>Hat2014-12-04T14:16:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461769/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461769/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461769/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of black straw. The hat is formed as a wide, shallow domed crown, overlaid with "fringe" sewn in a dense spiral from the top center rosette, creating tiers/layers. Brimless, the crown rests on the head, with black straw covered arched bands to help secure hat to wearer's head.
Maker's label inside: "Lee Bury / Hats / of Dallas"</p>Hat2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39169/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39169/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39169/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of multi-colored straw. Based on a beret, the hat consists of a crown of finely woven straw in bands of dark blue, red, white, and dark blue. The crown is formed as a flattened sphere, surmounted by a small sphere of dark blue velvet. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of dark blue/black grosgrain ribbon around the inside base of the crown.
Brand label sewn to inner hatband: "Lee Bury / Hats".</p>Barrel-line jacket2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637013/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637013/"><img alt="Barrel-line jacket" title="Barrel-line jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637013/small/"/></a></p><p>Barrel-line jacket of tan wool. Hip length with long sleeves, two angled slit pockets at hips. Center front opening with three circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched shawl collar. Lower front cut away diagonally. Flaps at upper breast on either side simulating pocket flaps, nonfunctional. Lined in black silk.
Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Written on inside right hem in ink: "DAM (?) 1019"</p>Blouse2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637197/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637197/"><img alt="Blouse" title="Blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637197/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of ecru gaberdine wool. Convertible collar. Sleeveless with wrapped closure on left with 5 hook & eyes. Slightly fitted. Fully lined in cream colored silk.</p>Calotte Hat2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39200/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39200/"><img alt="Calotte Hat" title="Calotte Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39200/small/"/></a></p><p>Calotte hat of brown velvet. One hatpin with black, avocado shaped head. Brim and top center seam meet to form V-shaped opening.
Designer's label on inside hat band: "Balenciaga Hats . Paris"
Retailer's label beneath designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Salon"</p>Cashmere dress2024-01-04T20:44:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220944/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220944/"><img alt="Cashmere dress" title="Cashmere dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220944/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.</p>Coat dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637176/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637176/"><img alt="Coat dress" title="Coat dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637176/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat dress of red wool tweed. Buttons from neck to hem in front with 10 circular red plastic buttons. Slightly fitted at natural waist, three quarter sleeves. Convertible collar. Length just below knee. Lined in red silk.
Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Maker's label under designer's label (faded and almost illegible): "53876"</p>Cocktail Dress2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639166/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639166/"><img alt="Cocktail Dress" title="Cocktail Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639166/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of navy blue (with slight purple overtones) lace.</p>Cocktail ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637334/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637334/"><img alt="Cocktail ensemble" title="Cocktail ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637334/small/"/></a></p><p>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 patterned lamé. Waistband and yoke of gold, metallic organza. Center back zipper with 3 hook & eye closures at waistband. Lined in matching metallic gold organza.
c) Full length straight skirt of of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Waistband and yoke of cream silk crepe. Center back zipper with 2 hook & eye closures at waistband. Kick pleat at center back hemline. Lined in matching cream silk crepe.</p>Cocktail ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637482/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637482/"><img alt="Cocktail ensemble" title="Cocktail ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637482/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress and coat ensemble of black silk brocade in chrysanthemum design.
A) Cocktail dress in shift style of black silk brocade. Slightly fitted in front with wide flaring back. Rounded neckline. Sleeveless with wide openings and bows of self at top of shoulders. V- shaped back with center closure of hook & eye and snaps. Knee length. Unlined.
B) Matching coat of black silk brocade. Knee length; elbow length dolman sleeves. Notched collar. Center front closure of hook & eye at gathered empire waist. Vertical welt pockets. Lined in black silk.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Style number under designer label: "71.386" (?)</p>Day enemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636984/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636984/"><img alt="Day enemble" title="Day enemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636984/small/"/></a></p><p>Gray suit dress with underskirt.
a) Semi-fitted gray linen coat dress. Moderate rounded neckline with spread collar. 3/4 length, two piece set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with twelve round gray plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Princess seams square over to armhole and hip in front. Patch pockets at hip with folded flap. Back has a shoulder yoke and low-slung self fabric belt with two buttons and bound buttonholes. Folded hem. Lined to the waist in gray silk.
Retailer's label on inside seam: "Balenciago (sic) / Spring 1955 Size 10"
b) Matching straight skirt with waistband and hip yoke in gray silk. Left side zipper closure with two hook&eyes on waistband. Skirt back is wrapped. Folded hem. Unlined.
Retailer's label on inside seam: "Balenciago (sic) / Spring 1955 Size 10"
Label located with retailer's label: "Made in France"</p>Day ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637302/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637302/"><img alt="Day ensemble" title="Day ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637302/small/"/></a></p><p>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 white with large black coin polka dots. Waist length jacket as cape-like sleeves, notched collar and lapels. Single button closure at waist with black covered button to match polka dots. Small peplum at waist. Lined in cream colored silk.
Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Couture number: 91112
C) Black leather belt for dress.</p>Dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637001/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637001/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637001/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black wool. Below-knee length. V neckline with trim of black chenille fringe. 3/4 sleeves with matching fringe. Center front opening from neckline to below waist, secured with tiny hidden snaps and single hook and eye at waist. Attached self belt at waist, the ends of which cross over and secure with pairs of hooks and eyes to side seams. Skirt is gathered at waistline. Hem with black chenille fringe. Bodice partly lined with sheer black organza across shoulder blades at back. Attached inner shoulder pads. At waist is wide inner boned belt that hooks at front and is shaped somewhat like a corset, to lower edge of which is attached black silk lining of skirt.
Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Sewn behind designer's label is tag with handwritten note: "65090"</p>Dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637121/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637121/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637121/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black wool crepe. Bows at sides. Hook & eye closure curved across back with 3/4 sleeves. Bateau neckline. Unlined.</p>Dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637181/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637181/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637181/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of beige jersey knit.
a) Dress with double breasted bodice and large notched collar. Two large circular beige buttons and covered buttonhole. 3/4 length sleeves. Left side zipper under sleeve. Gathered at waist. Skirt of dress lined in beige silk.
Designer's label on inside right seam under arm opening: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Maker's tag under designer's label: "67007"
b) Brown suede belt 3 3/4" wide with self-covered slide buckle.
c) Beige silk slip. Three snap closure with hook & eye at waist.
Label inside at waist: "Made in France"</p>Dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637201/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637201/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637201/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk faille peau de soie. Short sleeves. Vertical rouched gather down center back of skirt with bow of self at top and bottom of gather.</p>Dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637217/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637217/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637217/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dress of beige ribbed cotton blend (orig card states wool). Boat neckline. Short sleeves. Simulated front opening with two circular beige buttons. Patch pocket at lower right with simulated flap. Side zipper. Unlined.
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus".
B) Belt. Wide gray soft leather belt. Single button closure. Fringed ends.
Label on back: "Made in France".</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637418/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637418/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637418/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of navy blue wool jersey. Sleeveless with low-slung belt of self.</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637460/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637460/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637460/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Evening gown of bright blue silk gazar; sleeveless, fitted bodice with high rounded neckline in front and DEEP squared backless to waistband scoop. Full-length skirt with slight A-line.
Designer's label at center front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Style number behind Designer's label: "[?]5228"
"Made in France" tag attached to lower edge of Designer's Label.
Retailer's label: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
B) Matching blue feather boa.</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637466/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637466/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637466/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637582/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637582/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637582/small/"/></a></p><p>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"</p>Dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637054/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637054/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637054/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece suit of cinnamon colored textured wool.
A) Short, unfitted top of cinnamon colored knit wool. Bateau neckline with opening at left shoulder with four snaps and two hook & eyes. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with body and supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. A hole at center front waist allows a chocolate silk ribbon attached to the skirt to tie through in a bow. Zipper set upside-down at left side seam supplemented by two hook & eyes. Fully lined in cinnamon silk crepe. Three weights inside back hem. Designer's label stitched inside back neck: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Couture number under designer label: 74186
B) Matching semi-tailored knee length skirt with a wide waistband along the front only. Ribbon sewn onto waistband at center front. Center front opening with four hook & eyes on waistband and four snaps in skirt. Boned waist shaper of white silk faille is exposed in back. Folded hem. Fully lined in cinnamon silk.</p>Dress ensemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637136/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637136/"><img alt="Dress ensemble" title="Dress ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637136/small/"/></a></p><p>Daytime dress ensemble of lavender bouclé wool.
a) Jacket of lavender bouclé wool. Short waist and bracelet length, set-in sleeves. Single breasted with one circular purple plastic button and bound buttonhole with inner hook & loop. Notched collar. Faux flap pockets at hemline. Lined in purple silk.
Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
b) Daytime dress of lavender bouclé wool. Sleeveless; knee-length. Center front opening with alternating snaps and hook & eye closure. Rounded neckline. Lined in purple silk.
c) Self tie belt attached to dress. 1" wide.</p>Ensemble2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30045/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30045/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30045/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble in black and oatmeal colored wool, consisting of:
A) Jacket: Semi-fitted wool in abstracted herringbone weave with black and oatmeal yarns running double throughout; moderately rounded neckline with asymmetrical mandarin collar; full-length raglan sleeves with overarm seam and undersleeve; double breasted front opening with eight round, plastic, oatmeal colored buttons and four bound buttonholes supplemented by single hook & eye inside lap at waist; vertical welt pockets on front lined in black silk; fully lined in black silk.
Designer's label at inside collar: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" and "Made in France".
Retailer's label at inside side seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
B) Dress: Knee length dress; bodice of black wool gauze with jewel neckline; sleeveless; lapped center front opening with four round self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by single snap and hook & eye; bodice gathers into seam at natural waistline; gathered hip yoke of same gauze; straight skirt of matching herringbone has three snaps at center front opening; folded hem; gauze is lined in black silk organdy; skirt is unlined.</p>Ensemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636872/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636872/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636872/small/"/></a></p><p>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 skirt of rust wool tweed. Rolled waistband with zipper in back supplemented with 2 hook closures. Lined in rust colored silk.
c) Blouse of brown jersey wool. Bateau neckline with 1" fold over, 3/4 length sleeves with 1 1/4" straight cuffs and band at bottom. Lined in brown silk.</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637252/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637252/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637252/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of white silk brocade with hat.
a) Sleeveless dress of white silk brocade. Rounded neckline forms deep V in back to waistline. Inner skirt of white silk brocade attached to main dress with zipper closure in back and snaps and hook & eyes. Back tie of black satin ribbon at waistline. Fully lined in cream colored silk.
Designer's label at inside front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Maker's tags on back of designer's label: "95644"
Above designer's label: "Made in France"
Handwritten tape at back waistline: "modile 147 Wool 43% 58% acetate lining Silk 100% Wool o.K 360 net 1.k000"
b) Pillbox hat of white silk brocade. Lined in gold organza. Two clear plastic three-prong combs at left and right.
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order"
c) Interchangeable underskirt of cream colored silk. Bottom 1/3 hem is ivory silk satin attached to skirt. Left side zipper with hook & eye on 1/2" waistband. Unlined.
d) Interchangeable underskirt. Upper 2/3 is cream colored silk crepe. Bottom 1/3 is black satin. Left side zipper with two hook & eyes on 1/2" waistband. Unlined.
Label: "Made in France"</p>Ensemble - Dress and Jacket2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30050/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30050/"><img alt="Ensemble - Dress and Jacket" title="Ensemble - Dress and Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30050/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of oatmeal colored wool tweed:
a) Jacket of beige and black wool tweed with V-neckline with standard notched collar and wide lapels; short, princess seams; 3/4 length, set in, two piece sleeves; double breasted opening with four round, plastic, beige buttons and two bound buttonholes supplemented by single large covered snap inside lap at waist; fully lined in beige silk. Label stitched inside back neck below collar.
b) Dress of same; sleeveless; falling just below the knee; deep rounded neckline; empire waist seam; straight skirt has slight gathers in front; left side underarm zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure; folded hem; armhole and neck facings; brassiere strap keepers snap inside shoulders; unlined.</p>Evening dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637412/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637412/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637412/small/"/></a></p><p>Black wool and ermine evening ensemble.
A) Jacket. Cropped, almost bolero, with collarless, rounded neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, arranged in pairs, with rectangular cut-out, between. Long sleeves. Lined in black satin.
Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" with handwritten label behind "53397"
B) Evening gown. Strapless, full-length gown with wide neckline. Neckline edged with wide band of white ermine. Left side zipper from armpit, with 6 hook-and-eyes at inner boned structure. 3 hook and eyes on ermine trim. Raised waist. Straight skirt. Bodice lined in silk.
Designer's label at right side seam of bodice: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris". Handwritten tag behind designer's label: "53398"</p>Evening dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636878/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636878/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636878/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of light blue textured, tufted silk fabric. Full length with open wrap around V-front revealing a straight knee length under skirt topped at waistline with a bow of self. Sleeveless with collarless, rounded neckline which dips in back. Main skirt lined in self with bodice and under skirt lined in silk.</p>Lace evening ensemble2023-12-14T12:36:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203397/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203397/"><img alt="Lace evening ensemble" title="Lace evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203397/small/"/></a></p><p>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 spring steel bones; closes with nine hook & eyes.
Designer's label at right side seam bone: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Handwritten couture number under designer's label: "73598"</p>Skirt ensemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636853/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636853/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636853/small/"/></a></p><p>Sky blue two-piece suit of raw silk.
(a) Short sky blue silk jacket. Wide V-neckline with wide notched collar and lapels. 3/4 length sleeves cut in one with jacket body supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Lapped center front opening with one large, round, plastic, pebbly textured, light blue button and inseam (yoke seam) buttonhole supplemented by single snap and hook&eye. Fronts have bias cut yoke which cuts across bust line. Lower front pieces are also bias. Self fabric belt at waist goes through holes in front and side panel seams and ties just around the fronts, leaving back straight. Vents at hem below belt holes. Fully lined in blue silk.
Designer's label stitched inside back neck below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Couture label under designer's label: "41.481 (?-number illegible)
Tag attached to bottom of designer's label: "Made in France"
(b) Matching straight, knee length skirt gathered into a 1-1/2" folded waistband. Inseam pockets at sides lined in blue silk. Left side zipper closure supplemented by four hook&eye closures on waistband. Folded hem. Unlined.
Tag on waistband: "Made in France"</p>Skirt Suit2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30019/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30019/"><img alt="Skirt Suit" title="Skirt Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30019/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece gray faille moire wool and nylon suit. Jacket is long, with wide notched collar, is double breasted, has bound button holes, and buttons below waist. It has a sculptural double-breasted front panel, that maintains a vertical linear center front, rounded shape visually flanks stomach area. The skirt is straight; slightly below knee length.</p>