Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion Collectionhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TXFC/browse/?start=96&display=grid&fq=dc_type:physical-object2024-03-09T07:16:56-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion CollectionBeaded graphic dress2024-03-09T07:16:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292926/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292926/"><img alt="Beaded graphic dress" title="Beaded graphic dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292926/small/"/></a></p><p>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 long sleeves have five non-functioning beaded buttons at wrist, and five hidden snap closures from wrist. The dress has an attached underdress of matte silk printed with same design as the overdress. The garment is fully lined with cream silk jacquard of repeated pattern of Hanae Mori's name. The underdress has a zipper closure at center back from neckline to above waist. The overdress has a series of hidden snaps to conceal the zipper, and a line of eight beaded buttons matching those on the sleeves, also non-functional. A single hook-and-loop closure at neck secures the top of the garment.
Designer's label at left of zipper: "[Japanese characters] / Hanae Mori"</p>Taffeta petticoat2024-03-09T07:16:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292927/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292927/"><img alt="Taffeta petticoat" title="Taffeta petticoat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292927/small/"/></a></p><p>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"</p>Black dress2024-03-09T07:16:54-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292925/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292925/"><img alt="Black dress" title="Black dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292925/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>Skirt ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292924/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292924/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292924/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>Dress and jacket ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292921/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292921/"><img alt="Dress and jacket ensemble" title="Dress and jacket ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292921/small/"/></a></p><p>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 silk and 7" hemline of matching wool creating a tiered or multi-layer look. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in dark gray silk and bodice lined in black organza with black grosgrain ribbon petersham and black silk noil support structure.</p>Wool ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292922/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292922/"><img alt="Wool ensemble" title="Wool ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292922/small/"/></a></p><p>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 in sheer organza. Unlined.
(c) Sash of dark coral red-pink silk with darker polka dots.
(d) Separate under slip/lining of chartreuse silk with left side zipper.</p>Fuchsia silk ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292923/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292923/"><img alt="Fuchsia silk ensemble" title="Fuchsia silk ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292923/small/"/></a></p><p>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 heavy silk shantung. "Belt" just at hips with two self bows at front. CB zipper zipper from neckline to waistband, with snaps at waistband within pleat. Inner floating skirt of thin voile? backed with heavy cream stiffener.
Designer's label in inner skirt: "Christian Dior-New York Inc."
Retailer's label in inner skirt: "Neiman-Marcus".
C) Vest/bodice. Heavy fuchsia silk shantung. Sleeveless, rounded neckline, cb zipper and hook&eye.
Size label: "12"</p>Patterned suit2024-03-09T07:16:49-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292920/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292920/"><img alt="Patterned suit" title="Patterned suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292920/small/"/></a></p><p>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 waistband. Knee length. Left side zipper closure with 3 hook & eyes on the waistband. Lined in black crepe.</p>Floral taffeta dress2024-03-09T07:16:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292918/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292918/"><img alt="Floral taffeta dress" title="Floral taffeta dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292918/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Dress of black, orange and yellow floral print taffeta; sleeveless with balloon type skirt. b) Matching bolero jacket. Lined in black silk.</p>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:16:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292919/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292919/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292919/small/"/></a></p><p>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 Vian original"</p>Embroidered coat dress2024-03-09T07:16:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292917/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292917/"><img alt="Embroidered coat dress" title="Embroidered coat dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292917/small/"/></a></p><p>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</p>Sheath dress2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292913/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292913/"><img alt="Sheath dress" title="Sheath dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292913/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>Street ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292914/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292914/"><img alt="Street ensemble" title="Street ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292914/small/"/></a></p><p>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 used as jacket lining. Wrap style, with long ties which wrap around waist and tie at front. Long sleeves. Inner edges finished with light gray ribbon band.
C)Skirt of same fabric as blouse. Street-length skirt gathers into the heavy band at waist. Treated to appear pleated.</p>Flannel suit2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292915/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292915/"><img alt="Flannel suit" title="Flannel suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292915/small/"/></a></p><p>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</p>Lounge ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292916/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292916/"><img alt="Lounge ensemble" title="Lounge ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292916/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>Silk dress2024-03-09T07:16:43-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292912/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292912/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292912/small/"/></a></p><p>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</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292908/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292908/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292908/small/"/></a></p><p>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 with pointed ends</p>Lace ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292909/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292909/"><img alt="Lace ensemble" title="Lace ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292909/small/"/></a></p><p>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"</p>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292910/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292910/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292910/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>Faille dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292911/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292911/"><img alt="Faille dress" title="Faille dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292911/small/"/></a></p><p>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".</p>Jersey dress2024-03-09T07:16:38-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292906/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292906/"><img alt="Jersey dress" title="Jersey dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292906/small/"/></a></p><p>Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined.
Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"</p>Crepe dress2024-03-09T07:16:38-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292907/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292907/"><img alt="Crepe dress" title="Crepe dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292907/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black crepe with wide band at waist of orange crepe, and orange crepe bands at wide armholes; long, tapered, batwing style sleeves with shoulder pads; round neckline with pointed collar and slit opening at center-front that closes at top with hook and eye; box pleats below orange band on front of skirt; unlined.</p>Sportswear separates2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292898/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292898/"><img alt="Sportswear separates" title="Sportswear separates" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292898/small/"/></a></p><p>Three pieces.
a) Heavy wool wine red colored jacket. Collar lined with navy blue velvet. Two large black button closures on front of jacket. Two deep pockets on front with no closure. Fabric label right side: Made in France by Lesur Paris. Neiman Marcus label center collar.
b) light wool navy blue dress. Long sleeves. Matching large black buttons on right and left hip. Pockets with no closures at hip. Decorative seams along waist. Zipper closure in back center. Neiman Marcus label in left side seam.
c) Matching navy blue belt with matching velvet on ends. Light wool navy blue fabric lined over belting. Doesn't lay flat.</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292899/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292899/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292899/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble
Jacket - black with thin white lines to form check pattern. Elbow length.
"Ike Clark / Dallas"
Dress - solid black, knee-length, short sleeves, pockets, buttons nearby.
Belt - black fabric with black plastic buckle.
Scarf - white translucent fabric</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292900/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292900/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292900/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress in orange wool knit. Knee-length. Six circular gold-colored, basket weave buttons on front top stitched seam. Decorative orange cord "tie" below wide, pointed collar with reeded, gold-colored spherical terminal beads. Short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is A-lined with pleats coming from waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and 2 hook & loops on collar. Lined in orange silk crepe.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior - New York Inc."
Retailer's label below designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Suede sportswear ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292901/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292901/"><img alt="Suede sportswear ensemble" title="Suede sportswear ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292901/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble.
A: Green suede blouse, short, fitted, princess seams, cap sleeves, no collar, center front fastening with 10 buttons in groups of 5, and two hook & eye closures. Sewn-in shoulder pads. With designer label and NM Museum label.
B: Skirt. Formed of alternating horizontal bands of tan, pumpkin, and green suede. Thin green suede waistband with two hook & eye closures, and zipper.</p>Herringbone suit2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292902/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292902/"><img alt="Herringbone suit" title="Herringbone suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292902/small/"/></a></p><p>Black, rust and brown herringbone wool suit.
A) Coat of black, brown and rust herringbone wool. Single breasted with three circular brown buttons with cut tops. Long, set-in sleeves. Brown fur collar. Yoked shoulders and box pleats at left and right sides and two pleats down the back. Lined in taupe silk satin.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Traina-Norell / New York"
B) Skirt of black, brown and rust herringbone wool. Below knee length; A-line. Left side zipper with 2 hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in rust colored silk.</p>Black lace dress2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292903/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292903/"><img alt="Black lace dress" title="Black lace dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292903/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black wool crepe with overlay of black lace. Sleeveless; straps of black satin.</p>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292904/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292904/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292904/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk brocade with a wide portrait collar and plunging V'ed back neckline; short kimono sleeves cut with wedge shaped gussets; centerback opening secured with five tailored buttonholes and five covered shank buttons supplemented with two hook&eyes at the point of the back neckline; hook&eyes are disguised with a drooping looped bow; horizontal empire seam at bust level with draped fullness over the bust; semi-full, bell shaped, knee-length skirt with deep, turned, bound hem; skirt is darted through the waist, boned inner bodice/bustier of matching black silk brocade; centerback zipper closure with a black silk faille placket secured at the top and bottom with hook&eyes; inner bodice is lined in black silk crepe chiffon; black grosgrain waist stay secured with a single hook&eye; attached, gored, knee-length, black horsehair petticoat with black silk lining. Label located inside right sideseam of bodice lining.</p>Skirt suit2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292905/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292905/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292905/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of navy blue double knit wool.
A) Jacket of navy blue double knit wool. Shawl collar, full-length sleeves with functioning button on each sleeve. Center front opening which secures with attached 3" belt of self with two matching buttons. Four front patch pockets, each securing with single matching button. All buttons are smooth, circular mother-of-pearl buttons set in gold tone mounts and all buttonholes are bound. Cream silk(?) lining.
Designer's label at inside left: "Norell"
Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Nan Duskin / Philadelphia"
B) Skirt of same material. 3/4 length. A-line which gathers slightly into 2-1/2" wide waistband. Left side zipper with hook-and-loop at waistband. Lined in dark blue nylon(?).
Combined Designer's/Retailer's label sewn to inside of outer layer of skirt, hidden beneath lining layer: "Norman Norell for Nan Duskin"
Maker's label, handwritten cream ribbon, sewn inside lining: "3055 - 711 - 14 - 136"</p>Dress ensemble2024-02-15T11:07:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280705/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280705/"><img alt="Dress ensemble" title="Dress ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280705/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress and jacket.
A: Dress of color blocked polyester/cotton blend; at front, tan brown bodice, red skirt, vertical bands of black at sides, and horizontal band of black at waist. At back, black bodice and red skirt. Sleeveless; center back zipper closure. Interior lining of black polyester.
B: Jacket of red polyester/cotton blend. Collared, long sleeves with three-inch cuffs. Center front closure with three round red buttons of self and hidden snaps. Attached short belt at waistline ties into an short knot attached to the jacket at center back.</p>Twisted wrap2024-02-15T11:07:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280706/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280706/"><img alt="Twisted wrap" title="Twisted wrap" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280706/small/"/></a></p><p>Top of black. Round neckline; short, dolman kimono sleeves that drape upward from bottom and twist around center of neckline. Cropped length; vertical seam at center back.</p>Sheer trench coat2024-02-15T11:07:02-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280703/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280703/"><img alt="Sheer trench coat" title="Sheer trench coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280703/small/"/></a></p><p>Trench coat of sheer black silk organza. Below-knee length; Peter Pan collar with lapels; long sleeves. Snap closure at center and left waistline, flap pockets at front left and right. Flap across back. No lining.</p>Green jacket2024-02-15T11:07:02-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280704/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280704/"><img alt="Green jacket" title="Green jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280704/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of green with green lining. Collarless, long sleeves with no cuffs. Center front closure with three round plastic buttons.</p>Bi-color sequin blouse2024-02-15T11:06:59-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280702/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280702/"><img alt="Bi-color sequin blouse" title="Bi-color sequin blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280702/small/"/></a></p><p>Top of black polyester embellished with sequins that are black on one side and gold on the other. Wide, rounded neckline; short sleeves. Low, scoop neck in back. Lining of black polyester/spandex blend that is attached to the exterior layer only at the edges of neck and sleeves.</p>Jacket with tie2024-02-15T11:06:58-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280701/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280701/"><img alt="Jacket with tie" title="Jacket with tie" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280701/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of black. High neck in back that wraps around to a small, high v-neck in front. 3/4-length sleeves with 2 1/2-inch slits. Center front closure with five hook-and-eyes from waist to peplum.</p>Evening bustier2024-02-15T11:06:57-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280700/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280700/"><img alt="Evening bustier" title="Evening bustier" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280700/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening top of black velvet with black border at top and bottom. Sleeveless; scalloped edges at neckline; zipper with hook-and-eye closure at left side with black bow at base of zipper. Attached interior corset of black with zipper at center back with bar-and-hook closure at bottom of zipper.</p>Black velvet coat2024-02-15T11:06:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280698/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280698/"><img alt="Black velvet coat" title="Black velvet coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280698/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of black velvet with continuous, two-inch black satin border along edges of body; collarless; no closure. Fingertip-length; long, wide sleeves with one-inch black satin cuffs similar to border. Left and right front sides of jacket naturally overlap at center, curving from top of jacket through to the bottom so that the front of the jacket is slightly shorter than the back. Horizontal stitching in two-inch panels creates quilted texture. Black lining; padded shoulders; large interior armholes ending right above natural waist; large interior pockets at left and right follow shape of garment, beginning at about waist-height.</p>Formal silk coat2024-02-15T11:06:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280699/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280699/"><img alt="Formal silk coat" title="Formal silk coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280699/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of navy silk. 4-inch ruched, rectangular collar; long sleeves with no cuffs. Single-breasted, with center front closure by four rounded buttons of self, patch pocket at each breast. Inverted pleat at center back. Lining of black.</p>Ruffled silk blouse2024-02-15T11:06:55-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280697/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280697/"><img alt="Ruffled silk blouse" title="Ruffled silk blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280697/small/"/></a></p><p>Top of black silk blend with lining of black silk. Sleeveless; wide, rounded neckline. Overlapping diagonal layers of ruffles across front and ruffled cap over of left shoulder. Zipper at left side.</p>Magenta skirt suit2024-02-15T11:06:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280696/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280696/"><img alt="Magenta skirt suit" title="Magenta skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280696/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of fuchsia wool blend.
A: Jacket of fuchsia purple wool/nylon/elastane blend with lining of fuchsia purple silk. Long sleeves, collared, ruffle peplum. Six round brown buttons center front with hook at top connecting right side of jacket to top left beneath left side of collar.
B: Skirt of fuchsia purple wool blend with attached underskirt of fuchsia purple silk. Full skirt, slightly below knee-length, with five waist darts across front and four waist darts across back, with zipper at center back. Hook-and-eye closure and metal clasp closure.</p>Cotton blouse2024-02-15T11:06:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280695/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280695/"><img alt="Cotton blouse" title="Cotton blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280695/small/"/></a></p><p>Top of black cotton. V neckline in front with ruched keyhole at base in rounded yoke sweeps across the top of both sleeves on front and back. At base of yoke on center back there is a circul ruched keyhole that ties at the top; the back is open from the top of this hole to hook-and-eye closure at center of rounded back neckline. Portion beneath yoke on both sides is thin ribbed knit. No lining.</p>Evening dress2024-02-15T11:06:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280694/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280694/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280694/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of dark blue tulle with all-over silver bugle beads creating effect of long narrow leaves or shooting stars throughout bodice and skirt, round neckline with illusion sweetheart neckline, sleeveless, natural waist, a-line full length skirt, finished with french seams, crinoline at hem, interior bodice or corset with bust cups and boning supported by black mesh, fully lined in black. Label: Oscar de la Renta P14 10</p>Paisley dressing gown2024-02-15T11:06:45-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280693/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280693/"><img alt="Paisley dressing gown" title="Paisley dressing gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280693/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Dressing gown of loosely woven undyed natural cotton with an off-white color, with oversized hand block-printed paisley motifs in red-purple, blue, and yellow. Oversized silhouette, wrap construction, wide kimono sleeves, side seams with pockets, full length. Lined in bright pint silk visible in the oversized sleeves. Label: Christian Dior lingerie, Made in France, Dry Cleaning (in three languages)
b) Tie belt of matching bright pink silk, secured to dressing gown with loops of self.</p>Pleated dress2024-02-15T11:06:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280692/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280692/"><img alt="Pleated dress" title="Pleated dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280692/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of burgundy red silk. Mandarin collar; long sleeves; buttoned closure center front, pleated panels at the sides.</p>Dress with bat motifs2024-02-15T11:06:42-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280691/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280691/"><img alt="Dress with bat motifs" title="Dress with bat motifs" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280691/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of green polyester matelasse with bats motifs woven into the fabric, jewel neckline, sleeveless, insert from empire to natural waist with yoke gathered to create ease at the bust, full skirt with stitched-down pleats, center back exposed zipper closure, fully lined in grey polyester. . Lining is also made of grey polyester.</p>Floral evening dress2024-02-15T11:06:42-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280688/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280688/"><img alt="Floral evening dress" title="Floral evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280688/small/"/></a></p><p>A: Evening dress of polyester in abstract flower pattern of orange, red-pink, and various shades of purple, surplice bodice, 3/4 length set-in sleeves, natural waistline, full a-line skirt, floor length, center back zipper with hook-and-eye closure, lined in purple polyester. Labels: Rene Ruiz Collection for Neiman Marcus, 6, Made in China
B: Tie belt of self</p>Ball gown2024-02-15T11:06:42-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280689/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280689/"><img alt="Ball gown" title="Ball gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280689/small/"/></a></p><p>Ball gown of delicate machine-made netting lace. Round neckline accented with floral lace, 3/4 length set-in sleeves fitted bodice, natural waist, full skirt with tiers of netting with black floral lace applique, v-neckline at the center back, center back closure, belt of wide back satin ribbon at waistline, lined in light brown with bustier-style bodice. Label: Oscar de la Renta, 12, R14, Made in USA</p>Embroidered vest2024-02-15T11:06:42-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280690/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280690/"><img alt="Embroidered vest" title="Embroidered vest" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280690/small/"/></a></p><p>Vest of black wool with dense daisy-like floral crewel embroidery in textured orange threads, round neckline, sleeveless, open center front, straight cut, unlined, no labels.</p>Black cocktail dressBa2024-02-15T11:06:37-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280686/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280686/"><img alt="Black cocktail dressBa" title="Black cocktail dressBa" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280686/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>