Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?fq=str_location_state:Texas&fq=untl_collection:TXFC&fq=str_location_country:United+States&display=grid&start=702024-02-15T11:04:39-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignSilk dress and wrap2024-02-15T11:04:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280596/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280596/"><img alt="Silk dress and wrap" title="Silk dress and wrap" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280596/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of turquoise blue linen.
a) Day dress of turquoise blue linen. Set-in waistline. Sleeveless with wide armholes designed to show side panels of camisole under dress. Below knee length. Shallow, wide rounded bateau neckline slightly lower in back. Center back closure of three self-covered buttons with snap and bound buttonholes cut on a slant. Zippers at left and right with hook & eyes. Lined in matching turquoise blue silk.
Combined designer/retailer label on inside lining at right seam near hem: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus"
b) Camisole of white silk satin with turquoise blue linen side panels. Narrow shoulder straps of white organdy. Center back zipper closure.
c) Stole of turquoise blue linen; 12-3/8" x 50".
d) Narrow tie belt of turquoise blue linen; 7/8" x 62-1/2".</p>Grey skirt suit2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280590/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280590/"><img alt="Grey skirt suit" title="Grey skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280590/small/"/></a></p><p>Gray wool pique suit with coral tie.
a) Jacket of self with notched collar. Semi-double breasted with five small grey plastic buttons in a triangle formation with the 5th button at the bottom. 2" diagonal bands at each side. Long sleeves with 3" slit at wrists. Lined in coral satin. 21" long and 1" wide coral satin tie at inside back neck.
Designer Label: "Irene / exclusively for / Neiman Marcus / Dallas"
b) Long skirt of self. 1 1/4" waistband. 8" zipper and a hook-and-eye enclosure at right side. Darts at front and back. Side slit pockets.</p>Brown skirt suit2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280591/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280591/"><img alt="Brown skirt suit" title="Brown skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280591/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's suit of chocolate brown silk shantung.
A) Fitted jacket. Single breasted with notched collar. Long set-in sleeves have 3" slit at hem with extended faux opening having three brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Center front closure of seven brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Faux flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory crepe.
Designer/retailer's label at center back neckline: "Irene / Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
B) Skirt; slightly A-lined. Left side zipper closure with snap and hook & eyes on 1" waistband. Kick pleat at center back. Unlined.</p>Cocktail ensemble2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280592/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280592/"><img alt="Cocktail ensemble" title="Cocktail ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280592/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail ensemble.
A) Blouse of fuchsia wool jersey. Long sleeves. Banded neckline with placket down the center back and five self-covered circular buttons.
No labels in blouse.
B) Skirt of black silk brocade. Dirndl style. Below knee length. Center back opening with zipper and 2 hook&eyes on waistband. Unlined.
Combined Designer/Retailer label at side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
C) Belt of matching black silk brocade with matching fuchsia wool jersey on reverse. Square self-covered buckle. 2" wide.
No label/stamp.</p>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280593/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280593/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280593/small/"/></a></p><p>Three-piece suit of navy wool.
a) Jacket of navy and white pinstripe wool. Double breasted with 4 circular navy blue buttons and covered buttonholes. Notched collar. Long sleeves. Padded shoulders. Horizontal, double welt pockets covered with flap at front left and right. Lined in navy silk.
Designer's label at back neckline: "Hattie Carnegie"
Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Union label at right inside seam.
b) White crepe blouse.
c) Skirt of navy wool. Slight A-line. Street length. Unlined.
Label at hem: "Spring 1946 / Hattie Carnegie / Size 10"</p>Floral ensemble2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280594/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280594/"><img alt="Floral ensemble" title="Floral ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280594/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of rose floral print silk shantung with dropped waist and gathered skirt. Cherry printed trim at neckline, sleeves, and dropped waistline. Cherry trim at dropped waist ties in bow. Bateau neckline. Short kimono style sleeves in yolk. Center back buttoned closure with five self fabric covered round buttons. Dropped skirt lined in cream silk. Size 12.
Combined retailer and designer label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina Norell".</p>Striped dress2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280595/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280595/"><img alt="Striped dress" title="Striped dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280595/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress in shirtwaist style of black and white vertical striped velvet with black patent leather belt (missing). Long, set-in sleeves with zippered ends. Large, Puritan collar and cuffs of white, stiffened organdy. Calf length. Center front opening with eight 3/4" circular, black plastic buttons with bound buttonholes and snap at neckline. Bow of self at collar. Unlined.
Combined designer/retailer label on left inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"</p>Dress with daisies2024-01-04T20:46:58-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221058/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221058/"><img alt="Dress with daisies" title="Dress with daisies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221058/small/"/></a></p><p>A) A-line dress of polyester crepe, standing collar, sleeveless with generous armscyes, bust darts, natural waistline accented with band and topstitching, a-line midi-length skirt with darts at front and back, center back zipper, shallow vent at back hem, lined in light blue synthetic. Faux daisy at left chest.
B) Two bands of faux daisies and leaves on green plastic band worn as a belt.</p>Evening dress2024-01-04T20:46:57-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221057/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221057/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221057/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of red silk charmeuse with hand beading on red and nude tulle. Full length. Sleeveless; wide rounded neckline forms U in back. Bodice of light brown tulle is beaded to give illusion effect. Center front panel of red tulle is embroidered and beaded in floral and foliage motif. Left side zipper closure.</p>Empire dress2024-01-04T20:46:54-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221055/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221055/"><img alt="Empire dress" title="Empire dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221055/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of dark peach nylon. Full length, wide A-line skirt. Empire waist with V-shaped, tied bodice. Short, flutter sleeves. Unlined.
Designer's label: "John Kloss for CIRA"</p>Evening ensemble2024-01-04T20:46:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221053/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221053/"><img alt="Evening ensemble" title="Evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221053/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of silver thread silk brocade in a pattern of vertical wavy lines.
A) Jacket is full-length with stand-up collar that is open with elongated V at front. Center front opening to waist with 6 crystal buttons with loops of self-fabric; open to hemline. Long set-in sleeves with 4-3/4" bell cuffs. Shoulder pads; lined in grey silk crepe.
Designer's label inside: "Michael Faircloth"
B) Straight skirt is full-length with 18" slit at center back. 1-1/4" waistband with center-back zip and hook & eye closure. Lined in grey silk crepe.</p>Drop-waist dress2024-01-04T20:46:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221024/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221024/"><img alt="Drop-waist dress" title="Drop-waist dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221024/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of bubblegum pink silk. Long sleeves, wide round neckline finished with self bias, loose fitting princess line. Dropped waist falls at mid-thigh where there is a band of 1/2 inch bias. Skirt of three wide flounces falling to different lengths; top two flounces are asymmetrical being shorter on left, bottom flounce straight. Center back invisible zipper with hook and eye at top.</p>Dress with tulle skirt2024-01-04T20:46:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221021/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221021/"><img alt="Dress with tulle skirt" title="Dress with tulle skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221021/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of tulle; white; floor length; strapless; waist at top of hip; cording at top of bodice and between bodice and skirt; diagonal and vertical gathering on bodice; skirt waist is gathered; 1/4" rhinestones on left bust and right hip; baby blue bow at right hip; 3 layers of tulle; yellow lining; 6 strips of boning in bodice; lapped zipper CB; hook and eye at top and waist CB over zipper.
Designer Label: Clifton Wilhite</p>Ensemble2024-01-04T20:45:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221003/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221003/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221003/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble consisting of:
A) Dress coat of camel color wool gabardine. Single breasted with four circular, ivory, plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Street length. Notched collar. Large pleat down center back. Long set-in sleeves with band cuffs having a single matching button with bound buttonhole. Four patch pockets with flaps - two smaller pockets at breast and two larger pockets at hips. Each pocket is trimmed with a functioning, smaller matching button with bound buttonhole. Lined in tan silk.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norell"
Retailer's label below designer's label: "Sakowitz / Houston"
Union label at left armhole.
B) Belt of cream colored leather. 3/4" wide with rectangular buckle covered in same.
Reverse stamped: "14 611"
C) Shell blouse of ivory silk knit. Sleeveless with jewel neckline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in cream silk satin
D) Skirt of camel color wool gabardine. Slightly A-line; knee length. Left side zipper closure with two large hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in tan silk.
Designer's label on inside left seam of lining: " Norman Norell / New York"
Handwritten style number label: "24787-611-14"
Union label below designer's label.</p>Wool coat2024-01-04T20:45:35-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220999/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220999/"><img alt="Wool coat" title="Wool coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220999/small/"/></a></p><p>Box jacket of ivory wool. Bracelet length, raglan sleeves. Convertible collar. Single breasted with three cream colored plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes. Top stitching on seams. Sleeves lined in cream colored silk.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Automne-Hiver 1973 / Christian Dior / Paris / Made in France" and stamped 02766
Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"</p>Silk blouse2024-01-04T20:45:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220998/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220998/"><img alt="Silk blouse" title="Silk blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220998/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of red and orange horizontal stripe silk; sleeveless; buttondown CF.
Maker's label at inside back collar: "Pure Silk / Hand Woven in Siam / Thai Silk Co. Ltd."
Size label behind maker's label: "10"</p>Ribbon jacket2024-01-04T20:45:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220992/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220992/"><img alt="Ribbon jacket" title="Ribbon jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220992/small/"/></a></p><p>Gold woven tricot ribbon jacket with chiffon lining.
Retailer Label: Made in France For / Neiman-Marcus
Designer Label: Laure-Hélène / Tricots de luxe . 105 Fs St Honoré-Paris
Other Label: Tricot Main</p>Fur-trimmed ensemble2024-01-04T20:45:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220984/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220984/"><img alt="Fur-trimmed ensemble" title="Fur-trimmed ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220984/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's two-piece suit of ivory wool twill weave fabric with white fox fur collar.
A) Jacket. Full-length jacket with shawl-style collar faced with fur. Center front opening with one large hood closure. Modified yoke at shoulder front. Padded shoulders. Long fitted sleeves with three button mock closure at wrist. Lined with ivory twill lining fabric.
Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Marie / Leavell"
B) Skirt. Medium length, straight cut with fitted waistband. Two tucks on each side front below waistband, with two darts each side back. Slit (8", 20.3cm) at center back hemline. Center back plastic zipper closure with on button at waistband. Lined with matching fabric.
Retailer's Label: Marie / Leavell</p>Tailored suit2024-01-04T20:44:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220965/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220965/"><img alt="Tailored suit" title="Tailored suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220965/small/"/></a></p><p>Navy blue suit.
A) Jacket triple smoked, single breasted, long sleeves with turn back cuffs; mother of pearl buttons.
Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Designer Label: Weathervane / Tailored by / handmacher / celanese * fabric of acetate rayon
B) Skirt is plain with no embellishment; full length.</p>Silk dress2024-01-04T20:44:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220966/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220966/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220966/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of green, gold and white silk fabric; v-neck; 3/4 in. sleeves; zipper down back
Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus</p>Taffeta coat2024-01-04T20:44:36-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220949/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220949/"><img alt="Taffeta coat" title="Taffeta coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220949/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of yellow-gold silk moire taffeta. Evening, clutch coat has raglan-saddle sleeves, a modified shawl collar, and 3/4 length lantern sleeves. Retailer label in back of collar: "Neiman Marcus Co./Dallas/New York/Paris."</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>Striped vest2024-01-04T20:44:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220942/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220942/"><img alt="Striped vest" title="Striped vest" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220942/small/"/></a></p><p>Vest of red, white, blue, yellow and gray silk grosgrain ribbon.
Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus"</p>Tweed suit2024-01-04T20:44:26-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220940/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220940/"><img alt="Tweed suit" title="Tweed suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220940/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail ensemble of cream/blue/gold brocade of blossoms and scrolls.
A) Jacket. Waist length, with small collar. CF opening with no closures, long sleeves with 3 functioning buttons at wrist of each. All edges trimmed with metallic gold braid/piping. Lined in green metallic brocade(?), and with chain at hem.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel"
B) Dress. Matching fabric. Slightly below knee length. Sleeveless. Scooped rounded neckline. Somewhat "wrap" style, with front opening to slightly left of center secured with hidden snaps and hooks & eyes, with 4 decorative buttons on bodice. Green metallic thin tie-belt at waist, sewn to back of dress. Inside skirt are two hooks to secure, one hook on a tie, and one tie. Lined in same fabric as jacket. No labels in dress.</p>Tweed dress2024-01-04T20:44:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220939/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220939/"><img alt="Tweed dress" title="Tweed dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220939/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of black and grey tweed. Tea-length; short sleeves. Two large black buttons in front above zipper.</p>Sailor-inspired dress2024-01-04T20:44:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220933/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220933/"><img alt="Sailor-inspired dress" title="Sailor-inspired dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220933/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Daytime dress of oyster white linen designed as a "Sailor Dress". Straight silhouette and short sleeves. Blue "sailor collar" trimmed with two bands of white linen. Sleeves are likewise edged in a wide blue band with two white linen stripes. Red silk faille tie fastened with hook & eye closure in back. Street-length skirt has two patch pockets at front. Three darts at front sides and two at back sides. Zipper closure at left side. Unlined with petersham of oyster grosgrain ribbon with hook-and-eye closure.
Designer's label at bottom left side seam at hem: "Traina-Norell / New York"
B) Narrow navy blue belt backed in leather. Simulated patent leather (?) facing. Illegible marks on back.</p>Graduation dress2024-01-04T20:44:09-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220926/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220926/"><img alt="Graduation dress" title="Graduation dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220926/small/"/></a></p><p>Dres of ivory white cotton organdy. Round neckline; short, ruffled sleeves. Long, tiered, ruffled, and scalloped skirt.</p>Wild silk suit2024-01-04T20:44:09-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220927/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220927/"><img alt="Wild silk suit" title="Wild silk suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220927/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of ecru woven tussah (wild) silk consisting of 3 pieces: Size 10
A) Jacket of a slightly textured ecru/pale tan Tussah silk. Notched shawl collar, long sleeves with non-function single button at each cuff matching, center front opening with 5 circular mother of pearl buttons which are actually two buttons, a smaller stacked on a larger - cuff buttons are same. Two pockets, one at each hip. Hem, edges of opening, pocket flaps, sleeve hems, collar all slightly padded. Lined in cream silk printed with Mr. John logo in gold.
B) Skirt of matching fabric. Knee-length or slightly longer. Pencil skirt, Slightly gathered/pleated into ecru grosgrain ribbon waistband. Two zippers, one at each hip. Lined in same fabric as jacket, with Mr. John logo in gold.
C) blouse of matching fabric. Square neckline. Sleeveless. Lined in same fabric as skirt, with Mr. John logo.
No labels in any of the pieces, but all with the Mr. John logo fabric.</p>Evening dress2024-01-04T20:44:07-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220921/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220921/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220921/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress. Yellow silk chiffon long straight sheath evening dress with skirt forming small train & ending in gathers at top-center back of bodice, with applied yellow silk flowers.
Joint Retailer/Designer tag in side seam of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus / Nettie Rosenstein"</p>Tea-length dress2024-01-04T20:43:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220914/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220914/"><img alt="Tea-length dress" title="Tea-length dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220914/small/"/></a></p><p>(A) - Dress of pink cotton chambray; white lace trim
(B) - Matching rope belt</p>Sportswear ensemble2024-01-04T20:43:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/"><img alt="Sportswear ensemble" title="Sportswear ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble.
A) Top of blue knit. Square neckline, short sleeves. Center back zipper.
No labels in top.
B) Skirt of white straw, pale gray/blue velvet, and multi-colored brocade ribbon with pale blue ground. Street length, horizontally striped, alternating the various materials. Zipper. Attached velvet "tie" for waist. Lined
No labels.</p>Drop-waist dress2024-01-04T20:43:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220915/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220915/"><img alt="Drop-waist dress" title="Drop-waist dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220915/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of yellow and white matelassé. Sleeveless with deep V-shaped neckline. Center front opening with 4 large mother-of-pearl buttons and bound buttonholes. Dropped waistline front panel pleated at sides; knee length. Attached half-belt of same in back with two mother-of-pearl buttons and bound buttonholes.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Teal Traina / New York"
Retailer's label at right side seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
Union label at right side seam.</p>Metalic jacket2024-01-04T20:43:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220916/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220916/"><img alt="Metalic jacket" title="Metalic jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220916/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of metallic gold woven textile, hip length, standing collar, no closures, set in sleeve, dropped shoulder seam, three-quarter length sleeves, lined in black. Label: Fabiani Rome, Made exclusively in Italy for Neiman Marcus, handwritten label reading "Fabiani, $495, Fall 1951"</p>"Units" jumpsuit2023-12-14T12:39:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203693/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203693/"><img alt=""Units" jumpsuit" title=""Units" jumpsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203693/small/"/></a></p><p>Jumpsuit of white cotton/polyester blend jersey. Long sleeves; wide, bateau neckline. Center front zipper closure. From the "Units" line.</p>Day dress2023-12-14T12:39:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203692/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203692/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203692/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of acetate/rayon blend in floral print of red, pink and yellow flowers on ivory background; wide, straight style. Below knee length; rounded neckline. Elbow length puffed sleeves with extended shoulder, 2” cuffs, and button closure. Center front button closure; buttons in raised rose design with barred buttonholes. Four patch pockets. Shoulder pads; unlined.
Designer's label: "Ungaro / solo donna / Paris"
Content/care tags with extra button at left side seam.
Size "46/12" tag at base of designer label.</p>Dress2023-12-14T12:39:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203691/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203691/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203691/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of eggshell white cotton. Maxi length. Wide, rounded neckline with extreme extended, dropped shoulders; bracelet length sleeves. Wide, straight sides have two metal toggle closures at each side which attach to a center back patch at the waist. Angled welt pockets at front sides. Unlined.
Designer's label: "Plantation"</p>Print dress2023-12-14T12:39:45-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203686/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203686/"><img alt="Print dress" title="Print dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203686/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of white cotton with black and dark gray circles orbited by a double row of black dots. Short full sleeve; boat-neck. Dropped waist forms A-lined knee length skirt. Center back zipper closure; unlined.
Designer label: Marimekko / Suomi - Finland
Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Retailer label: D|R / Cambridge New York / San Francisco
b) Tie belt of same fabric.</p>Bed robe2023-12-14T12:39:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203677/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203677/"><img alt="Bed robe" title="Bed robe" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203677/small/"/></a></p><p>Robe of light blue or aqua quilted fabric with swirling floral motif stitched in, with bermuda collar, long sleeves, matching buttons of knotted bias, trapeze silhouette, lined in matching silk. Labels: "Made in Hong Kong Expressly for Neiman Marcus" and fabric content and care labels.</p>Day dress2023-12-14T12:39:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203678/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203678/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203678/small/"/></a></p><p>Mini dress of white cotton matelassé. Inserted waist of nude net with three rows of white wheat beads and rhinestones gives illusion effect. Wide, convertible collar; sleeveless. Center back zipper; unlined.
Retailer label: Lou Lattimore / Dallas</p>Floral dress2023-12-14T12:39:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203669/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203669/"><img alt="Floral dress" title="Floral dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203669/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of cream satin with pale blue/aqua and golden tan floral "velvet" flowers throughout the field. Below-knee length, square neckline, sleeveless. Left side zipper. Lined in cream. Back with scooped, squared neckline with flat bows of self on either side of neckline, with heavy gathering at center of dropped waist forming a bustle effect.
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Double breasted coat2023-12-14T12:39:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203666/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203666/"><img alt="Double breasted coat" title="Double breasted coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203666/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of white cotton poplin with bonded navy blue wool lining. Double breasted with six rounded off-white plastic buttons and three bound buttonholes. Long raglan sleeves have a patch pocket with flap on the left sleeve (button missing from flap). Top stitching. Patch pockets at sides have flaps with matching button at center of flap. Collarless.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique / Made in France / Paris"
Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus"</p>Child's dress2023-12-14T12:39:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203638/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203638/"><img alt="Child's dress" title="Child's dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203638/small/"/></a></p><p>Child's dress of black and white plaid or check cotton, peter pan collar, short set in sleeves, harness or suspenders of self buttoned to wide belt of red velvet, with collar and sleeves and straps trimmed in black piping, skirt gathered at waist with cartridge pleating, center back button closure, label at center back neckline "Neiman Marcus"</p>Children's dress2023-12-14T12:39:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203637/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203637/"><img alt="Children's dress" title="Children's dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203637/small/"/></a></p><p>Children's wear dress of light pink cotton, bib of horizontal pin tucks at center front from neckline to waist, collar and short set-in sleeves and bib trimmed in white machine made bobbin lace, lace insert at center of bib, skirt gathered at natural waist, tea length, wide seam allowance at hem, center back button placket</p>Gray pantsuit2023-12-14T12:38:54-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203630/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203630/"><img alt="Gray pantsuit" title="Gray pantsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203630/small/"/></a></p><p>Pantsuit of gray mélange twill wool blend.
A) Fitted jacket is trimmed with heat set silver square studs. Single breasted; peaked lapel; single button closure with tailored buttonhole. Long suit sleeves have three-button closure. Lined in dark gray acetate blend.
Designer's label: "Richard Tyler / Collection"
B) Pants. Fly closure with hook-&-bar and button on 1" waistband; 1" cuffs.</p>Beige pantsuit2023-12-14T12:38:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203627/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203627/"><img alt="Beige pantsuit" title="Beige pantsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203627/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman’s pantsuit of beige cotton/rayon blend herringbone.
A) Single breasted jacket; slightly fitted. Long suit sleeves with three nonfunctioning buttons at cuff; peaked lapel. Side flap pockets; unopened. Single button closure. Lined in peach acetate.
Designer's label: "Emanuel / Emanuel Ungaro"
Size tag at base of designer label.
Content/care tag at left side seam.
B) Straight-cut pants. Pleated at front; cuffed. Side seam pockets. Zipper fly closure with button on 1.5” waistband. Unlined.
Content/care tag at left leg seam.</p>Cocktail dress2023-12-14T12:38:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203626/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203626/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203626/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of light mint green silk crepe. Short capped sleeves and jewel neckline. Below knee length. Body of dress is cut on the bias with diagonal pin tucks. Lower skirt in side pleats. Center back zipper closure. Lined in light blue polyester; shoulder pads.
Designer's label at left underarm seam: Bill Blass
Retailer's label at left side seam of lining near hem: Neiman-Marcus
Size "6" tag at left side seam near waist.</p>Nude illusion dress2023-12-14T12:38:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203619/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203619/"><img alt="Nude illusion dress" title="Nude illusion dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203619/small/"/></a></p><p>Gown of light brown or tan tricot with air-brushed shadowing andsequin and bead embellishments creating a realistic “nude” feminine figure. Sleeveless, jewel neckline, full length, no closures, unlined, with padded cups at the bust.</p>Trench coat and dress2023-12-14T12:38:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203618/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203618/"><img alt="Trench coat and dress" title="Trench coat and dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203618/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Trench coat; little black slip dress laminated within clear plastic/vinyl trench coat; slip dress has spaghetti straps, and lace trim at upper bodice and hem; trench coat has double breasted front opening; notched collar; buckles at wrists; slanted pocket lapels at hips with no pockets.
B) Belt for coat. Long belt of seamed plastic/vinyl, pointed at one end, clear rectangular buckle at other. Divided by seams into 3 horizontal bands.</p>Evening dress2023-12-14T12:38:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203614/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203614/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203614/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of cream acetate/rayon blend with gold embroidered lace trim and faux pearl and crystal gem embellishment around neckline and arm eyes. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Full length; shift style with princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white synthetic.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa"
Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A."
Content/care/size tag at right side seam.</p>Yellow evening dress2023-12-14T12:38:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203586/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203586/"><img alt="Yellow evening dress" title="Yellow evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203586/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Maxi dress of yellow jacquard rayon with paisley design. Floor length; cap sleeves; collar. Center back zipper. Deep inverted pleat in front starts just below the bust. Princess seams and side slit pockets. Lined in yellow silk.
Designer's label at inside back by zipper: "Geoffrey Beene"
B) Detachable bow in matching fabric. Clips onto V-neck just below the collar or possibly at center front pleat below bust or in hair.</p>