Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?sort=added_d&fq=str_location_country:United+States&fq=untl_collection:TXFC&display=grid&start=722024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignSportswear 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>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>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>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>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>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>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>Textured cocktail dress2024-02-15T11:06:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280682/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280682/"><img alt="Textured cocktail dress" title="Textured cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280682/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Cocktail dress of silk chiffon of red-purple or maroon and dark brown with intricate surface design; narrow bands of silk chiffon secured along surface in regular intervals outlined with rows of light purple sequins creating the effect of lines running in arches from neckline down to sides, horizontally from point at bust to natural waistline, and running vertically along straight skirt before turning into fringe from above knee to just below knee; high round neckline, sleeveless, center back invisible zipper, netting at armscyes, lined in silk chiffon. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, 12, PF12
b) Coordinated belt in red-purple or maroon leather, rectangular gold-tone buckle, Talbots.</p>Evening coat2024-02-15T11:06:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280683/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280683/"><img alt="Evening coat" title="Evening coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280683/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening swing coat of green silk satin, oversized shawl collar extending beyond the shoulder line, open front, voluminous elbow-length sleeves, knee length, trapeze or swing silhouette, fully lined in light brown. Label: Miss Rita, California, Junior Petites</p>Ultrasuede ensemble2024-02-15T11:06:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280680/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280680/"><img alt="Ultrasuede ensemble" title="Ultrasuede ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280680/small/"/></a></p><p>Day ensemble of off white Ultrasuede.
a) Swing coat with wide and boxy silhouette, long set in sleeves with dropped shoulder seams and wide profile, no collar, center front opening with no collar, notches at side hems, all-over quilting creating a diamond effect with stitching outlining the hem, lined in off white silk hand whipstitched to outer. Label at center inside neckline: Halston. At inside left side seam: union label, size 6, professionally dry clean
b) A-line skirt with slight flare, natural waistline with band of self, wide box pleat at center front stitched down for first five inches by waistband, center back zipper with hook and bar closure, unlined.
c) Belt of self with double o-ring closure</p>Dress with floral fabric2024-02-15T11:06:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280681/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280681/"><img alt="Dress with floral fabric" title="Dress with floral fabric" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280681/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Cocktail dress of black polyester-silk blend brocade with large-scale white floral motif with large flat green leaves on a black ground (with the motif focused on the neckline, sleeves, and bottom half of the skirt); jewel neckline, short set-in sleeves, bodice constructed of six panels, natural waistline, skirt with large inverted box pleats that align with the panels in the bodice, skirt hemline reinforced with crinoline, pockets at side seams of skirt, center back zipper, lined in silk, Hong Kong seams. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, 12, R19
b) Stole of lightweight cotton gauze dyed with identical floral motif</p>Beaded coat2024-02-15T11:06:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280677/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280677/"><img alt="Beaded coat" title="Beaded coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280677/small/"/></a></p><p>Sweatsuit-inspired beaded bomber or sukajan jacket. Jacket is styled with ribbed standing collar, lower raglan sleeves and hem of gray fleece resembling a sweat jacket with main body of gold metallic fabric heavily beaded in iridescent green/blue and purple bugle and seed beads. Beading is of two phoenixes on left and right front sides and Chinese dragon on back. Center front zipper closure with two slides. Lined in black crepe.</p>Patterned blouse2024-02-15T11:06:21-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280676/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280676/"><img alt="Patterned blouse" title="Patterned blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280676/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of pieced silk styled with shoulders of rust crepe silk, bottom half of sleeves of black silk; front side panels of white satin, and top of sleeves, back panel and center front trapezoidal panel of rust crepe embroidered in satin thread phoenix motif. Wide rounded neckline; short sleeves.</p>Velvet and silk ensemble2024-02-15T11:06:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280675/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280675/"><img alt="Velvet and silk ensemble" title="Velvet and silk ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280675/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Cropped top of purple viscose/silk blend crushed velvet. Fitted; sleeveless; halter top inspired bustline. Deep U-shaped neckline is trimmed with large applied roses of matching material. Center back zipper closure; lined in black synthetic. Size 38/6. Original sales tags attached.
B) Pants of purple silk satin. Tapered leg; fly zipper closure with hook & bar and button on 1" waistband. Vertical double welt pockets at front sides. Unlined. Size 36/4. Original sales tags attached.</p>Bustier2024-02-15T11:06:18-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280673/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280673/"><img alt="Bustier" title="Bustier" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280673/small/"/></a></p><p>Bustier of black and silver lurex in foliage inspired pattern. Spaghetti strap shoulders; boned. Center back zipper closure.</p>Evening dress2024-02-15T11:06:18-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280674/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280674/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280674/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of dark gray jersey with inserted black net over red moiré/ silver lurex. Insert forms a V at the center front waist and covers the back fitted bodice. Full length with slight train; long fitted sleeves. Wide, slightly rounded neckline. Center back zipper closure; unlined.</p>Day dress2024-02-15T11:06:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280671/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280671/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280671/small/"/></a></p><p>Sundress ensemble of black bias cut novelty cotton blend.
A) Sundress. Below knee length; 1/2" shoulder straps. Pin tucks on front of bodice and A-lined skirt meet at waistline forming an hourglass shape. Right side slit pocket. Left side zipper closure. Union label and cleaning instructions tags at center back neckline.
B) Jacket. Long sleeves; pin tucks at front shoulders and across back yoke. Long sleeves; peplum. Center front button closure; snaps at neckline indicate detachable collar, collar missing.
Designer's label: "Albert Nipon"</p>Novelty woven coat2024-02-15T11:06:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280672/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280672/"><img alt="Novelty woven coat" title="Novelty woven coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280672/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of blue tone novelty wool yarn with tie belt. Looped yarn neckline, cuffs and opening. Midi length. Closure of covered snaps. Lined in royal blue/purple.
B) Tie belt; 2" wide.</p>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:06:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280670/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280670/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280670/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt ensemble.
A) Jacket of light gray cotton/rayon/nylon blend with white square pattern in box style. Single breasted with rounded neckline and center front opening in gray fabric with button and loop closure. Long set-in sleeves with gray fabric at hem matching opening of jacket; closure of two buttons matching opening. Side and left breast pocket in welt look gray fabric. Lined in fabric matching blouse.
Designer's label: "André Laug / Roma"
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
B) Skirt of light gray cotton/rayon/nylon blend. Knee length; A-lined. Center back zipper closure with snap and hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in gray synthetic.
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
C) Blouse of off-white silk jacquard with gray square pattern and abstract white jacquard dots. Long sleeves gather into cuffs and close with self-covered button. Opposing knife pleats down center front. Rounded,bound neckline. Center back zipper closure.
Designer's label: "André Laug / Roma"
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
D) Scarf for blouse in matching fabric. Rectangular shape; 7.5" wide.</p>Striped blouse2024-02-15T11:06:10-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280669/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280669/"><img alt="Striped blouse" title="Striped blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280669/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of black silk with gold vertical stripes. Long, set-in sleeves with button closure on 2" cuffs. Bound, jewel neckline. Center back button closure. Unlined; shoulder pads.
Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21"
Content/care tag at left side seam.</p>Day dress2024-02-15T11:06:09-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280667/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280667/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280667/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of dark gray wool jersey knit. Knee length; vertical welt pockets at hips. Rounded neckline with left side closure of three gray buttons. Long raglan sleeves with a single matching button at vent. Center back vent. Fully lined in navy polyester.
Designer's label: "Perry Ellis"
Size and content/care tags at base of designer label.
B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 3" wide.</p>Print dress2024-02-15T11:06:09-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280668/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280668/"><img alt="Print dress" title="Print dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280668/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of sheer synthetic tricot in floral print on navy blue background with pink thread smocking at sleeve cuffs, neckline, and waist. Midi length; dropped waistline. Long raglan sleeves. Wide rounded neckline with corded drawstring of pink thread with knotted, fringed ends. Skirt is pleated below smocked waistline. Unlined.
B) Tie belt of turquoise blue satin ribbon; 1” wide.</p>Floral print dress2024-02-15T11:06:06-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280665/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280665/"><img alt="Floral print dress" title="Floral print dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280665/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of silk in crepe and twill weave in red and pink rose design. Short, puffed sleeves lined in organza. Rounded neckline piped in magenta. Center back closure of two covered buttons and loops. Unlined with neck facing; shoulder pads.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Flora Kung / New York"
Content/care and size tags at base of designer label.</p>Sequin cocktail dress2024-02-15T11:06:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280663/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280663/"><img alt="Sequin cocktail dress" title="Sequin cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280663/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Evening dress of black net with vertical strokes of gunmetal, purple iridescent and black sequins throughout. Drop waist with five stiff layers of net skirt which falls to knee length; hemline trimmed with single row of black sequins. High round neckline. Long sleeves of net and sequins matching dress with slit at cuff which closes with a snap. Center back closure of hook & eye at neckline and above zipper at upper back.
B) Sweetheart style slip of black nylon with beige spaghetti straps. Dropped waist. Center back zipper.
Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa"
"Crafted with Pride in the U.S.A" tag with designer label.
Content/care/size tag at left side seam.</p>Green evening dress2024-02-15T11:06:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280664/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280664/"><img alt="Green evening dress" title="Green evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280664/small/"/></a></p><p>Gown of green and black nylon tulle with vertical stripes of crystal rhinestones on bodice; V-neckline and short sleeves; bodice dips to a V-point in center-front and center-back; full-length, full skirt of 2 layers of green tulle with 1 layer of black tulle over top; bodice is fully lined in green acetate; under skirt of acetate; center-back zip closure.
Designer's label at inside back: "Murray Arbeid / "
Retailer's label at inside back: "Made in England for / Lou Lattimore / Inc."
Care/content tag at inside middle back.</p>Evening dress with feather details2024-02-15T11:06:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280662/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280662/"><img alt="Evening dress with feather details" title="Evening dress with feather details" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280662/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of black loosely pleated net with black beads and sequins scattered throughout. Strapless, fitted bodice. Long, full skirt with diamond shaped clusters of beads and sequins with long, thin black feathers spraying out from the center. Attached underskirt of transparent black stiffened fabric with 7" supported hem and two layers of black net skirts under top skirt. Left side zip closure. Bodice lined in black satin, with boning.</p>Leather coat with fur details2024-02-15T11:06:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280660/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280660/"><img alt="Leather coat with fur details" title="Leather coat with fur details" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280660/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Coat of grey leather, white fox fur, and purple heavy silk; single breasted; 3 large self-covered buttons center front; bound button holes; hip length; fur trimmed collar and cuffs; three quarter length sleeves; lined in heavy purple silk
Retailer Label: Stripling's / Fort Worth
B) Belt of grey leather.</p>Mohair coat2024-02-15T11:06:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280661/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280661/"><img alt="Mohair coat" title="Mohair coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280661/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of mohair with printed vertical stripes in shades of brown. Single breasted; four covered buttons; faux flap pockets with buttons; side seam pockets; large notched collar; straight sleeves with small slits at wrists; center back vent.
Designer's label at inside right: "Loual / Originals"
Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus"
Care label: "Professionally / Dry Clean Only"
B) Belt of soft, medium brown leather with large oval plastic buckle simulating amber and gilt metal.</p>Black evening dress2024-02-15T11:05:58-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280658/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280658/"><img alt="Black evening dress" title="Black evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280658/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black silk; full-length with slight train; gently from hips; high boat neck in front; empire waist with gathers at bust; fitted at waist with hip darts; back has 16 fabric straps hanging vertically to waist covered with rhinestone and bead embellishment; folded silk panels hang to the back sewn into side seams; CB zipper up to waist; black lining; dress has interior belt that snaps in back; built in strapless, backless black bra</p>Wool and fur suit2024-02-15T11:05:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280657/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280657/"><img alt="Wool and fur suit" title="Wool and fur suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280657/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of brown, grey and white wool and fur. wool forms a subtle plaid with slub yarns. Fur is gray close to clothing and brown at ends.
A) Jacket. Hip-length with standing collar. Long sleeves and center-front opening with no closure. Neckline, opening, hem, and cuffs trimmed with variegated fur, grays to black. Sleeves with 2" vent, at top of which is a large brown tooth-shaped bead. Around neckline, opening, hem, cufs, and above vents is a wide band of embroidery and beading in stylized floral patterns in browns, golds, silvers, blues, greens, etc. Jacket is part-lined along back and shoulders with gray/green silk(?).
Designer's label at inside back collar: "Oscar de la Renta"
Evidence of removed tags.
B) Skirt. Knee-length. 3" slit at hem on right side with rounded corners. Hem is lined with variegated fur, grays to black. Above hem is wide band of embroidery and beading in stylized floral patterns in browns, golds, silvers, blues, greens, etc. Closure of two hook-and-eyes at waist above side zipper. Skirt has inner gray/green grosgrain waistband, and is lined in silk(?) of the same color.
Designer's label at inside waistband: "Oscar de la Renta"
Content/Origin/Care label below designer's label, 85% wool, 10% mohair, 5" polyamide (aka nylon)
Size label below designer's label: "6"</p>Splatter painted dress2024-02-15T11:05:55-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280655/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280655/"><img alt="Splatter painted dress" title="Splatter painted dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280655/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of white acetate taffeta with multicolored hand-painted splatter and brush stroke design. Sleeveless with bateau neckline. Full length with gathered 7-1/2" cotton flounce at hemline. Bows of ribbon at shoulders with stands of ribbon extending to hem. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined.</p>Black dress with silk band2024-02-15T11:05:55-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280656/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280656/"><img alt="Black dress with silk band" title="Black dress with silk band" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280656/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black silk chiffon; sweetheart neckline; spaghetti straps; knee-length; chiffon has 1/8" wide vertical pleating; pleats stitched below waist to 9" above hem; Three 1 inch wide black silk satin bands around waist; long black silk satin ribbon attached and looped at center back waist to look like a bow; center back zipper partly hidden by panel at waist secured with three hook-and-eyes closure; black interior corset with boning and inner grosgrain ribbon at empire waist with hook-and-eye closure; skirt lining has attached flounce at hem to hold fullness of skirt hem.
Designer's label inside dress: "Chanel"; under designer's label is style tag stamped on white ribbon:"08735"</p>Print dress2024-02-15T11:05:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280654/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280654/"><img alt="Print dress" title="Print dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280654/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of bright yellow jersey knit with blue, green, pink, and purple Pucci-inspired print; V-neck with 1" band; long sleeves; skirt gathers into waistband; CB zipper; unlined.
Signed in print: "Maurice"
Retailer Label: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Leopard print bathing suit2024-02-15T11:05:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280653/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280653/"><img alt="Leopard print bathing suit" title="Leopard print bathing suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280653/small/"/></a></p><p>Swimsuit of beige, brown, and black animal print nylon; one-piece; partial black lining.</p>Evening maxi dress2024-02-15T11:05:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280650/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280650/"><img alt="Evening maxi dress" title="Evening maxi dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280650/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress. Full-length of pink bonded knit. High neck. Long sleeves. Cut skirt, opening at front to left, from hip to hem, with underskirt of same. Opening and cuffs with ornate beaded trim in various gem colors. Fully lined. Center back opening with zipper, two hooks at top.
Retailer Label: del Ann's / Dallas</p>Leather ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280651/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280651/"><img alt="Leather ensemble" title="Leather ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280651/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of brown leather with suede side out; (a) Blouse with wide v-neckline leading into asymmetrical five button front closure; dropped shoulders; seam with tucks at front; seam at elbow and 7 tucks going verticle down side seam; center back seam; and neck facing; (b) skirt with facing; lacing down center front and waist is long and slightly flared; divided in 3 horizontal sections creating a chevron at center front and back; back center zipper closure lined in brown silk.
Stamped on leather inside blouse: "Made in Italy".</p>Evening ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280648/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280648/"><img alt="Evening ensemble" title="Evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280648/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Bolero jacket of sheer net. Beads and sequins of varying motifs run horizontally; red and black beads. Long sleeves; no collar; frog closure at neck. Hidden hook and eye halfway down center front.
b) Skirt of shocking pink satin. Floor length; gathered fullness in back. Zipper at center back with hook and eye closures on waistband; pink lining which attaches to skirt hem with large gathers in back.</p>Evening ensemble with jacket2024-02-15T11:05:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280649/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280649/"><img alt="Evening ensemble with jacket" title="Evening ensemble with jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280649/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Strapless evening gown of black faille. Full length. Princess seams over bust end in darts 3 1/2" below waist in front. Back has a waist seam with the skirt gathered near center back creating back fullness. Invisible zipper and hook and eye at center back; black lining; boned
Label in a: "Oscar de la Renta / size 4 / Made in USA"
b) Bolero jacket of black faille with brown fur trim encircling neckline, center front, and hem. Fur also at cuffs of 3/4 length sleeves. No closure; center back seam. Small black shoulder pads on outside of black lining.
Label in b: "Oscar de la Renta"</p>Silk pants ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:45-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280647/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280647/"><img alt="Silk pants ensemble" title="Silk pants ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280647/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening pants suit of charcoal gray.
a) Blouse of silk chiffon covered with gunmetal beads. Jeweled neck. Long sleeves; slits at wrist which close with snaps. 1/2" of heavy beading of small rhinestones and gunmetal beads at edge of sleeve, hem and collar. Center back zipper with hook and eye at top of zipper; lined with gray silk chiffon.
b) Pants of silk jersey knit. Wide legs; pockets in side seam. Center front invisible zipper; hook and eye at waist; 3/4" waistband. Four tucks in place of darts at back. "Oscar de la Renta"</p>Day dress2024-02-15T11:05:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280645/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280645/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280645/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black wool; sleeveless; mock turtleneck; princess seam bodice attached to straight skirt; knee length; center back closure has concealed snaps and one large black button just above the waist and one just below collar; unlined; bound edges; wide belt of black grosgrain ribbon closes at center front and forms a bow.
Designer Label: Vera Wang</p>Wool dress2024-02-15T11:05:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280643/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280643/"><img alt="Wool dress" title="Wool dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280643/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of navy blue wool gabardine. Square neck; long sleeves. Slight peplum at waist. Straight skirt center front closure with nine 2" and 1-and-1/2" black patent leather buckles. One buckle on cuffs of sleeves.
Label at inside seam near hem: "Chas. Levy & Son / Beverly Hills / Mrs. Ben G. Sterling / Date 8/31/37 No 2001", partly filled out by typewriter on pre-printed label.</p>Wrap-style dress2024-02-15T11:05:38-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280642/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280642/"><img alt="Wrap-style dress" title="Wrap-style dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280642/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Wrap dress of royal blue silk damask. Below knee-length. Long sleeves with elastic at wrists. Gathered at shoulders, and sleeves gathered into shoulder. V-neckline from wrap. Elastic at waist. Opening at front with inner hook-and-eye fastener at waist.
Designer's label: "Costa Miller"
Size label: "12"
Care label
Content/origin/style label.
B) Narrow belt of black leather faced with same fabric, with small gilt metal
horse-shoe shaped buckle.
No stamps on belt.</p>Wool suit2024-02-15T11:05:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280638/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280638/"><img alt="Wool suit" title="Wool suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280638/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of chocolate brown wool.
A) Jacket of chocolate brown wool. Double breasted with six circular dark chocolate brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Closure reinforced with 3 large covered snaps. Princess seaming. Bracelet length sleeves with 2 smaller matching, functioning buttons and bound buttonholes. Collar has squared corners. Side flap pockets. Collar, opening, sleeves and pockets trimmed in black binding. Lined in matching silk with weighted hem.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York"
B) Skirt in matching chocolate brown wool. A-line with 1" waistband. Knee length. Left side zipper hidden inside slit pocket with two large hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in matching silk. Lining of side slit pockets are weighted.</p>Evening dress2024-02-15T11:05:30-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280636/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280636/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280636/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of black velvet and fuchsia satin. The dress has an empire-length bodice of black velvet, with a scoop neckline and long fitted sleeves which have hidden zipper closures. The Empire waistline is accented with a horizontal band of fuchsia satin with bow at center front. Extending down from the waistband is the full fuchsia satin skirt. The full-length skirt has vertical inverted pleats edged with bands of black velvet that extend from the waistband to just below the hips. At center back is a zipper closure. The bodice is lined in black silk, and has a black grosgrain ribbon inner waistband which secures with hook-and-eyes. The skirt has an inner slip lining of fuchsia fabric with a wide fuchsia satin hem matching the skirt.
Designer label stitched into garment at right center-back, beside the zipper "Oscar de la Renta" with second label "Made in U.S.A." sewn below.
Handwritten couture number on the designer label: "5638 F-92".</p>