Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?fq=untl_collection:TXFC&fq=untl_decade:1950-1959&display=brief&fq=str_year:19582024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignDress 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>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>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>Silk dress2024-02-15T11:04:49-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280604/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280604/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280604/small/"/></a></p><p>Blue taffeta cocktail dress, scoop neck, sleeveless, belted street length with front self fabric detail
A: Dress
B: Belt</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>Lace dress2024-01-04T20:46:07-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221023/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221023/"><img alt="Lace dress" title="Lace dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221023/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of muted pink silk organza over a layer of beige taffeta with ivory Schiffli lace embroidery in a floral motif. Bodice is strapless with horizontal pleating below bust and top portion is trimmed with self-embroidered lace and lattice, and has scalloped, embroidered trim at neckline; boning within. Full, wide skirt is gathered into waistline and falls to below knee-length. Layers of stiffened tulle support the wide silhouette; bottom of skirt is embellished with self-embroidered lace and lattice with vined flowers trailing up to the mid-skirt. Hem has scalloped, embroidered trim. Left side zipper closure.
Designer Label: Cotillion Formals</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>Ivory silk satin blouse2024-01-04T20:44:22-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220936/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220936/"><img alt="Ivory silk satin blouse" title="Ivory silk satin blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220936/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of ivory silk satin; three quarter sleeves, wide collar and cuffs, wide panel in front center, knotted ivory silk satin button closures.</p>Sheath dress2023-12-14T12:35:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203348/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203348/"><img alt="Sheath dress" title="Sheath dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203348/small/"/></a></p><p>Belted sheath dress
A) Daytime sheath-style dress of natural silk with bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Fly opening at center back neckline with two large abalone buttons with bound buttonholes reinforced with snaps. Two large patch pockets placed low on hips which wrap around side seams from front to back. Knee length. Fitting darts at bust. Lined in natural colored silk.
Combined retailer and designer label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
B) Matching 4 inch wide belt of self fabric. False closure on front right trimmed with two large abalone buttons. Closure at front left with two matching buttons. Bound buttonholes.</p>Day dress2023-12-14T12:35:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203333/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203333/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203333/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of gray silk douppoini. Straight silhouette that falls loose in back. Elbow length set-in sleeves. Jewel neckline with placket that runs around neckline and down center front opening with 4 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented with a snap at the neckline. Street length. Back lined in gray silk.
b) Slide belt of white crushed leather with oval buckle covered in self. Belt fits into slits at side seams of dress so that back hangs loose and is belted across front.</p>Ribbon knit ensemble2023-08-07T13:50:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146357/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146357/"><img alt="Ribbon knit ensemble" title="Ribbon knit ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146357/small/"/></a></p><p>ensemble
a) blouse of knitted red silk ribbon, decorated (embroidered, painted, embellished, etc) with "fortune" motifs; signpost for "fortune" "success" "amour (love)" and "bonheur (happiness)", hearts, dollar signs, coins, and a bag of money. center back zipper closure, zipper closure under left arm, short sleeves, peter pan collar, shoulder pads
"Suzanne Handknitting Original/New York" label in right side near waist; "Neiman Marcus Sports Shop" label in left side near waist.
b) skirt of like fabric
c) belt of like fabric</p>Dress2023-07-05T10:41:34-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136200/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136200/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136200/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of charcoal grey silk and cotton textured fabric; body fullness controlled with bows under bust and tapered to narrow hemline</p>Day dress2023-07-05T10:41:34-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136204/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136204/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136204/small/"/></a></p><p>Daytime dress of red silk linen weave. Street length, daytime dress. Tubular cut dress, sleeveless. Wide attached cape collar that extends over upper shoulders and is edged in self fringe. Two pockets at front near waist, which connect inside garment. Unlined.
Retailer's label sewn inside skirt at side seam: "Neiman-Marcus". Original N-M Collection label sewn inside skirt near hem.</p>Dress with jacket2023-05-29T10:38:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2114127/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2114127/"><img alt="Dress with jacket" title="Dress with jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2114127/small/"/></a></p><p>Short cocktail or informal dinner ensemble of green silk brocade with woven design in tiny gray/blue floral pattern.
A) Fitted short jacket with natural waistline slightly gathered at waist in front, princess seams front and back, cap sleeves. V-back, with open throat neck-line. Round collar trimmed with brown mink fur. 3/4 length dolman sleeves, 5 self-covered buttons at center front. Green faille lining.
No labels in jacket.
B) Dress of same. Mid-calf length. Square neckline with small V cut in front and tucks at corners of square, back neckline V that matches front V. Short cap sleeves with underarm rectangular gusset. Three small pleats at left and right of natural waistline. Center back zipper with hook and eye closure. Lined as jacket.
Retailer's label at left inside seam inside skirt: "Neiman-Marcus"
Retailer's label that acts as "modesty weight" at center front inside of neckline, 4 inches long: "Neiman Marcus"
C) belt of same lined with leather.</p>Ivory coat2023-03-12T10:30:12-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062139/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062139/"><img alt="Ivory coat" title="Ivory coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062139/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of ivory synthetic with black lining. Full length. Short sleeves. Padded, rolled collar. CF opening, bodice with two large hemispherical off-white textured "snowball" buttons, and three hooks-and-eyes. Skirt slightly gathered into bodice. No labels.</p>Formal dress2023-03-12T10:29:44-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062114/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062114/"><img alt="Formal dress" title="Formal dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062114/small/"/></a></p><p>Ivory brocade satin formal; floral print on garment; asymmetrical bow on front</p>Reptile skin heels2023-02-10T06:09:09-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048781/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048781/"><img alt="Reptile skin heels" title="Reptile skin heels" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048781/small/"/></a></p><p>Pump of black reptile; stiletto heel, pointed toe box, low round vamp, open profile
Measurements:
L: 25.8 cm.
W: 8 cm.
H: 14.2 cm.
Heel: 8.4 cm, 3 3/8 inches
Markings: L- "Madrid / Last / Neiman-Marcus / Younger Set" R- "mademoiselle / the fashion shoe"</p>Silk stain handbag2022-05-25T19:39:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933705/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933705/"><img alt="Silk stain handbag" title="Silk stain handbag" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933705/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening clutch of rose beige satin. Gold tone rectangular frame with ball twist pearl closure and semicircular shaped pull tab. One inner slit pocket. Coin purse of matching satin with brass ball twist closure. Double sided rectangular mirror with beveled edges. Covered mirror with pocket; rectangular with beveled edges.
Designer stamp: MM
Measurements:
21.5cm L, 16.5cm H (including clasp), 3cm W</p>Mink earrings2022-05-02T09:46:07-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1924925/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1924925/"><img alt="Mink earrings" title="Mink earrings" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1924925/small/"/></a></p><p>Screw style earrings of mink fur.</p>Wool coat2022-01-12T13:57:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1873897/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1873897/"><img alt="Wool coat" title="Wool coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1873897/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of black, purple and white shepherd's check wool. Single-breasted with three large, circular plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Bias cut collar with 2" stand at center back. Front and back yokes. Long sleeve with matching, single buttoned cuff with bound buttonhole. Two patch pockets. Lined in black silk.
Combined designer/retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell</p>Day dress2021-12-17T20:12:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1870770/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1870770/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1870770/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Day dress of oatmeal or light brown variegated silk/linen blend(?). Knee-length, coat-style dress with rounded notched collar and center front opening of three large circular "carved" horn buttons with teardrop centers and one non-functioning one at bottom; bound buttonholes. Two hooks and loops at waist. Elbow-length sleeves. Natural waist into which bodice and skirt are slightly gathered into elastic waist. String belt loops. Lined in light tan/dark cream acetate(?).
Designer's label at inside back collar: Barney Max / designs ltd. / California
B) Belt for dress of tan leather faced with same fabric as dress; 1-1/4" wide. Square buckle covered with same fabric.
Former owner's mark on back: 7 Leathers</p>Evening cape2021-09-29T22:07:20-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1843234/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1843234/"><img alt="Evening cape" title="Evening cape" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1843234/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening cape of black taffeta. Center front button and loop closure at bound neckline. Slit arm holes at shoulder. Split down center back from neckline to hem with button and loop closure at hemline. Midi length. Deep patch pockets at front sides with deep flaps. Unlined.
Designer label: Galanos
Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus</p>Trapeze dress2021-09-29T22:07:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1843231/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1843231/"><img alt="Trapeze dress" title="Trapeze dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1843231/small/"/></a></p><p>Trapeze style dress of light blue cotton pique. Sleeveless; rounded neckline; maxi length. Large patch pockets. Bow trim of matching fabric at waist sides. Center back self-covered button closure with bound buttonholes. Lined in white organdy.
Designer's label at inside back collar: Talmack / John Moore / New York
Retailer's label at inside back collar: Neiman-Marcus</p>Silk jacket2021-09-11T15:43:13-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1836379/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1836379/"><img alt="Silk jacket" title="Silk jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1836379/small/"/></a></p><p>Cropped jacket of black silk faille. Rounded neckline with rectangular cut-out at throat/upper bust with inset panels of white silk faille on either side. Double breasted with three (of original 6) circular white buttons at front; closure supplemented with two large covered snaps. Long sleeves with nonfunctioning matching button at hem. Lined in cream silk crepe.
Designer's label at inside right opening: Christian Dior - New York, Inc.
Retailer's label inside at back collar: Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York
Size label at right side seam: 12
ILGWU label at right underarm: 493285
National Board of the Suit and Coat Industry label "CG / 493285" on reverse of union label.</p>Dinner dress2021-05-21T18:45:35-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803941/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803941/"><img alt="Dinner dress" title="Dinner dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803941/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dinner dress of black silk crepe. Full length; pink satin lining on roll collar. Pink satin panels at bust and waist overlaid with black scrolled lace trim. Long dolman sleeves. Center back zipper closure; unlined.
Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills
B) Contour belt of matching black crepe backed in black leather.</p>Coat ensemble2021-05-21T06:00:03-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803665/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803665/"><img alt="Coat ensemble" title="Coat ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803665/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Coat of black douppioni silk. Below knee length; bracelet length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline with center front opening of three large, circular black buttons and bound buttonholes. Opening is faced with brown fabric in Egyptian motif matching dress. Lined in black silk.
Designer's label at center back neckline: Irene
Retailer's label at right side opening: Jean-Lee / Ardmore
B) Dress of brown print silk in Egyptian motif. Below knee length; elbow length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline. Lightly gathers at natural waistline. Center front hidden zipper closure supplemented with snap at neckline and two hook & eyes. Belt loops at sides (belt missing). Built in slip of black silk crepe.
Designer's label at center back seam below waist: Irene</p>Cocktail dress2021-02-11T03:36:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755702/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755702/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755702/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of cream silk chiffon with wide scoop neckline. Bodice of ivory taffeta is covered in matching chiffon. Cap sleeves with underarm gussets. Layered chiffon skirt is gathered at waistline to create a full silhouette; mid-length. Attached cummerbund style belt of matching draped chiffon has tie which wraps and folds at front with two wide, fringed ends. Center back double breasted button closure on bodice with bound buttonholes; zipper closure on skirt.
Designer's label: "Galanos"
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Cocktail dress2021-02-11T03:36:45-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755701/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755701/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755701/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with orange and yellow rose print and attached flowers. Sleeveless; 3/4 length. Fitted bodice has outer layer of chiffon with front rounded neckline and is cut to low V in back with cascade of silk and chiffon flowers at right shoulder and down right side of back. Skirt is full with three layers of chiffon; top layer of same print with next under layer of cream and bottom layer of yellow. Gold crepe underskirt; ivory grosgrain petersham with hook & eye closure.
Designer's label at left side seam of bodice: "Galanos"
Retailer's label at right side seam of bodice: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Child's dress2021-01-28T14:29:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753688/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753688/"><img alt="Child's dress" title="Child's dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753688/small/"/></a></p><p>Child's dress of white lightweight cotton organdy. Knee length; short puffed sleeves with ruffled lace edging. High round neck with ruffled lace edging. Skirt gathers at natural waist; belt of red velvet across front has large one inch buttons at either end that button onto white organdy belt pieces that tie in the back. Center back buttons down to waist with four buttons. Full skirt has four inch wide hem with built in organdy crinoline. Apron attached at waistline in front has ruffled lace trim and lace ribbon sewn across the middle; below this lace the bottom of apron has embroidered flowers (white daisies with yellow centers, red flowers with yellow centers, blue flowers, multiple shades of green leaves and stems). Matching embroidery on bodice from waist to yoke; yoke seam is covered by lace ribbon.
Combined designer/retailer label at back neckline: "Made Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus / by Helen Lee"</p>Evening dress2021-01-28T14:28:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753678/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753678/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753678/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of floral appliquéd gray tulle and organza.
A) Dress: fitted bodice with asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline. The neckline consists of an applied panel of gray organza that begins at the left hip line, curves upward, arching over the left breast and then shaping over the right shoulder forming a cap sleeve. The panel extends from the shoulder down to the left side of the back neckline. The applied panel is heavily appliquéd with padded velvet flowers. The colors lavender, pale green and peach predominate in the appliqués. The fitted, strapless, boned bodice front is detailed with diagonally placed knife pleats. The back is asymmetrically pieced. Left side seam zipper closure with a hook & loop at the neckline, waist and hip line. Natural waist seam with asymmetrical hip-length yoke and full, full-length skirt. The yoke angles diagonally from the left hip to the right mid-thigh. The front of the yoke is diagonally pleated repeating the bodice front. The back is vertically pleated. The full skirt consists of a layer of knife pleated gray organza over a layer of gathered gray organza. Full, gathered underskirt of gray/lavender iridescent silk taffeta with a horsehair reinforced hem. Wide ivory grosgrain petersham.
Designer's label at center back: "By / Lilli Wolf / Dallas, Texas"
B) Belt of matching gray organza and lavender taffeta. Lapped closure secured with two hook&eyes. The closure is disguised with a stylized organza bow.</p>Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas2021-01-28T14:25:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753594/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753594/"><img alt="Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas" title="Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753594/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph taken from an aerial perspective showing three sets of young people riding on a rectangular float with bunting and a throne at the back. The six figures are dressed in pageant or festival attire celebrating the Brenham Maifest, the young women in voluminous debutante dresses and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and black slacks. The young woman at the back left in the float is Harriet Williams, who is wearing a dress by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. At the side of the float is a row of parade watches sitting on the ground.</p>Line of couples at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas2021-01-28T14:25:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753587/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753587/"><img alt="Line of couples at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas" title="Line of couples at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753587/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of a line of couples in pageant outfits at a Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas. Creating a diagonal line across the image, on the left is a line of debutants in voluminous dresses, at the front is Harriet Williams wearing a dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. On the far right is a young man wearing a white jacket, black bowtie, and black slacks, presumably with a row of young men following behind him and also holding the arms of the young women next to them.</p>Couple at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas2021-01-28T14:25:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753586/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753586/"><img alt="Couple at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas" title="Couple at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753586/small/"/></a></p><p>Black and white photograph of two young adults, on the right a teenager - Harriet Williams - wearing a pageant dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen, and on the left a young man wearing a white jacket and black pants.</p>Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas2021-01-28T14:25:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753588/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753588/"><img alt="Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas" title="Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753588/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of three couples riding a white and gold parade float with a throne at the back. The couples are dressed in festival or pageant attire to celebrate the Brenham Maifest, with the young women in voluminous gowns in pink and yellow and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and slacks. The woman at the far right, Harriet Williams, wears a yellow dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. In the background is a crowd of parade watchers.</p>Ascot2020-08-27T17:13:08-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706662/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706662/"><img alt="Ascot" title="Ascot" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706662/small/"/></a></p><p>Ascot/scarf of blue-grey satin with same fabric lining. Narrow at the center and wide at each end. Double faced at each end scalloped in swirl design of sold satin inserts of gold and grey.
Measurements:
33" long; 4 1/4" wide at center (narrowest point); 8 1/8" wide at widest point (ends)</p>Envelope for Butterick Pattern #84912020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704007/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704007/"><img alt="Envelope for Butterick Pattern #8491" title="Envelope for Butterick Pattern #8491" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704007/small/"/></a></p><p>Butterick pattern 8491 to make a one-piece sheath dress with a cardigan front jacket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #25802020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704243/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704243/"><img alt="Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2580" title="Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2580" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704243/small/"/></a></p><p>Simplicity pattern 2580 to make a dress with a bodice with a shaped shawl collar and a full, gathered or slim skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #26612020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704026/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704026/"><img alt="Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2661" title="Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2661" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704026/small/"/></a></p><p>Simplicity pattern 2661 to make a one-piece dress and tie with front button closure, notched collar, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #24002020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704066/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704066/"><img alt="Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2400" title="Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2400" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704066/small/"/></a></p><p>Simplicity pattern 2400 to make a girl's one-piece dress and coat with patch pockets, full skirt, and front button opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for McCall's Pattern #46102020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704266/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704266/"><img alt="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4610" title="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4610" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704266/small/"/></a></p><p>Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a misses' muumuu for sleeping or lounging in baby doll, midi and maxi lengths; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for Vogue Pattern #95402020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704002/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704002/"><img alt="Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9540" title="Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9540" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704002/small/"/></a></p><p>Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a one-piece dress with detachable overskirt. Sheath style dress with high, rounded neckline; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for Vogue Pattern #96262020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704123/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704123/"><img alt="Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9626" title="Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9626" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704123/small/"/></a></p><p>Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a misses' and women's one-piece dress with full skirt, button closure on bodice, shawl collar and French cuff on below elbow length sleeves; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Cape2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639187/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639187/"><img alt="Cape" title="Cape" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639187/small/"/></a></p><p>Cape of pink mohair. Street length, with rolled collar and notched lapels. Center front opening with no closure. Two inner patch pockets. Unlined.
Designer's label at inside left shoulder seam: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"</p>Evening coat2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638944/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638944/"><img alt="Evening coat" title="Evening coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638944/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening coat of black satin. Full bias cut with 3/4 sleeves. Rolled, standing collar ends with scarf at center front. Ballerina length. Welt pockets at sides. Lined in black silk crepe.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Couture number tag under designer's label: "6131"</p>Harem Pants Ensemble2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638794/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638794/"><img alt="Harem Pants Ensemble" title="Harem Pants Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638794/small/"/></a></p><p>Harem pants of geranium pink floral printed silk.</p>Brocade ensemble2020-05-19T08:40:16-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638563/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638563/"><img alt="Brocade ensemble" title="Brocade ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638563/small/"/></a></p><p>Indian influenced ensemble with coat, dress and belt of gold satin brocade with embroidered horses, soldiers and trees in metallic thread.</p>Hatlet2020-05-19T08:40:16-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638445/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638445/"><img alt="Hatlet" title="Hatlet" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638445/small/"/></a></p><p>Hatlet of light orange straw.</p>Evening dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637531/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637531/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637531/small/"/></a></p><p>Ballgown of ivory satin with over appliqué of yellow lace and jeweled in pearls, large pearl drops, sequins, rhinestones, bugle beads and iridescent white beads.</p>Evening ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637647/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637647/"><img alt="Evening ensemble" title="Evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637647/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble.
A) Cape-like top/cover of sheer chiffon printed with abstract design of gray, black and purple. Center front slit opening gathered at neckline and tied with black silk satin ribbon. Squared ruffle collar of same.
B) Skirt of black silk crepe. Slightly flared at bottom with small train in back. Back zipper closure with two hook & eyes on waistband. Half-lined.</p>