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&start=192&fq=untl_collection:TXFC&display=grid2024-02-15T11:05:40-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignDay dress2024-02-15T11:05:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280644/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280644/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280644/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black silk; waist line; below-knee length; short sleeves; Peter Pan collar and French cuffs of white linen, both removable; 4 black buttons with gold tone lion heads down torso; front opening with swirled cording at edge; centered zipper under left arm.</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>Silk cocktail dress2024-02-15T11:05:38-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280641/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280641/"><img alt="Silk cocktail dress" title="Silk cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280641/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk crepe with black velvet detail. Deep rounded neckline, shirred sleeves and on bodice forming a cummerbund effect. Full calf-length circular skirt with heavy crinoline lining. Black velvet bands at collar, with bows on shoulders, and running from waist to hem of skirt. Zipper closure at side.</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>Dress2024-02-15T11:05:36-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280640/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280640/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280640/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of black wool crepe
a) overblouse of black wool crepe, V-neck. sleeveless, large rolled trim with black beads at sleeves and neckline; zipper CB from neck to waist
Label: "Ce Bon"
(b) straight. floor-length skirt of like fabric. side slit to knees. front shorter than back</p>Knit dress2024-02-15T11:05:35-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280639/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280639/"><img alt="Knit dress" title="Knit dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280639/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dress of orange and beige polyester/silk blend double-knit in horizontal bands of various patterns of stripes and checks; mock turtleneck. Full-length wide sleeves that gradually widen towards cuff. Calf-length shift-style dress, with two large patch-pockets on front. CB zipper.
Designer's label at cb neckline: "Goldworm / Made in Italy / RN 22211"; "50% polyester / 50% tussah silk"
Size tag: "14"
Care tag
Size tag
B) Tie belt of knit orange polyester/silk blend. Narrow.</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>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:05:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280637/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280637/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280637/small/"/></a></p><p>Black wool suit.
A) Jacket has round neckline; dolman sleeves; 5 large plastic buttons center back.
Designer Label: Albert Nipon
Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus
B) Skirt of same material with gathered waistband; knee length; left side zipper; seam pockets.
C) Tie belt of black wool. 2 1/2 yards long.</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>Cocktail dress2024-02-15T11:05:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280635/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280635/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280635/small/"/></a></p><p>Short black evening dress of black velvet, lace and black satin. 3 inch wide band of black velvet forms off-the-shoulder neckline with black cap sleeves of lace, net and beads with scalloped hem. Dress of inverted pleats forms a bell-shaped tunic with underskirt of black velvet. Built in crinoline petticoat.</p>Evening ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:27-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280634/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280634/"><img alt="Evening ensemble" title="Evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280634/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble
A) Long strapless evening gown and matching short jacket of off-white satin in a multi-colored brocade in an oriental floral pattern. Dress is boned. and has a self fabric ribbon and bow at empire waistline with a pleated straight skirt.
B) Jacket is fitted with inset sleeves and three covered buttons CB.</p>Dress2024-02-15T11:05:26-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280632/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280632/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280632/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of blue and white striped cotton organdy.
A) Dress: Fitted; short sleeved bodice with contrasting ecru cotton organdy. Scalloped. double Peter Pan collar and cuffs. Center back zipper closure from neckline to hipline. Double hook&eyes to secure collar. Natural waistline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered ankle-length skirt. Patch pockets at the hips with contrasting ecru organdy accents. Sheer ecru organdy underskirt with exposed scalloped hem to match collar. cuffs and pockets. Ecru grosgrain petersham with hook&eye closure. Bodice lined in white nylon.
Label stitched along side seam of underskirt.
B) Belt: draped red leather belt with three loops and buttons as the closure devices. Red acetate backing.</p>Floral dress2024-02-15T11:05:26-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280633/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280633/"><img alt="Floral dress" title="Floral dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280633/small/"/></a></p><p>Floral print pink. gray and yellow patterned silk dress with sash.
A) Dress: unfitted. above-the-knee tunic shell with high rounded neckline. Center back placket opening from neck to midback with loop and covered shank button closure. Wide 3/4-length set-in sleeves with contrasting raspberry pink patterned silk cuff. Shoulder pads. Label stitched right center back. beside placket opening.
Designer Label: Flora Kung
B) Sash: matching floral print silk with raspberry pink patterned silk backing. Self tie at waistline.</p>Evening dress2024-02-15T11:05:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280631/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280631/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280631/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of black velvet, blue and green banded. Strapless; black velvet empire bodice cut on the diagonal. A-line skirt with asymmetrical hem made of diagonal bands of blue and green satin edged with black velvet bands. Zippered center back closure with hook&eye at center back neckline. Bodice and skirt lined in black satin. Black grosgrain waist stay. Inner support structure of banded horsehair. Skirt hem faced in khaki green satin. Label stitched right of zipper.</p>Evening dress2024-02-15T11:05:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280630/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280630/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280630/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of black gazar, velvet and crepe chiffon with belt.
A) Dress: Fitted black velvet main bodice with modified sweetheart neckline. Upper bodice (bust to shoulder) of black silk crepe chiffon scattered with diamond rhinestones. High round neckline with long sleeves. Four snap closures at each wrist. Center back zipper closure with a hook&eye at the neckline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered. full-length skirt of black silk gazar. Inverted 'V' front opening with curved hemline. Bodice fully lined with black silk. Swing stay center back. Interior waist ruffle around the bottom of the bodice. The skirt is piece lined with black organdy. Label stitched over left side seam of bodice lining.
Designer Label: Givenchy / Made in France
Style Number: 99079?
B) Belt: black silk satin ribbon</p>Reversible coat2024-02-15T11:05:21-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280628/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280628/"><img alt="Reversible coat" title="Reversible coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280628/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of double-faced red and gold with shawl detail.</p>Evening dress2024-02-15T11:05:21-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280629/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280629/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280629/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black wool crepe. Sleeveless, with ruffles at hip, knee, and hem.
Label: "Oscar de la Renta"</p>Floral dress2024-02-15T11:05:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280627/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280627/"><img alt="Floral dress" title="Floral dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280627/small/"/></a></p><p>Off-white and lavender crepe dress with tropical pattern. Knee-length, short sleeves.
Designer Label: Masandrea</p>Slacks ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280626/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280626/"><img alt="Slacks ensemble" title="Slacks ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280626/small/"/></a></p><p>Blue and white striped blouse and slacks.
A) Jacket. Lower hip length. Seven navy plastic buttons at center front, hidden from view when fastened by front placket. Front left breast pocket. Two front welt pockets at front of jacket. Hanger loop at inside center back neckline. Full-length sleeve with slit at cuff, fastened with three navy plastic buttons. Fully lined.
Designer's label at inside center back neckline; "Giorgio Armani / Made in Italy - Fabrique en Italie"
Size label below designer's label; "46"
Care and content label at inside right side seam.
B) Slacks. Two inch wide waistband, with three belt loops. Two back welt pockets closed with navy plastic buttons. Two front pockets. Center front zipper with two tab closures, one at front, one behind waistband, closed with navy plastic buttons. Extra button at inside waistband by zipper. Pleats around waistband at front and back of garment.
Designer's label at inside center back waistline; "Giorgio Armani / Made in Italy"</p>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:05:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280624/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280624/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280624/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 and one hidden covered snap. 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 brown silk with weighted hem.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York"
Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Marie Leavell"
Retailer's label of donor's shop at center back neckline: "Howard Wolf / Dallas * New York"
B) Skirt in matching chocolate brown wool. Knee-length, slight A-line with 1" waistband having three hooks and eyes at left side above side zipper. Hidden inside slit pockets at hips, one partly created by side zipper/flap. Lined in matching silk. Lining of side slit pockets are weighted.
No labels in skirt, other than "Front" label inside waistband to indicate front.</p>Day dress2024-02-15T11:05:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280625/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280625/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280625/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of navy blue wool jersey.
a) Day dress of navy wool jersey. White linen detachable collar connects to neckline with snaps. Below knee length with A-line skirt. White linen 7/8" bias strip at edge of center front opening that extends 7 1/2" below waist. Thirteen 3/4" pearl buttons with gold edge and bound buttonholes; buttons separate at waistline to accommodate belt. Long sleeves with 1-3/4" slit at seam. 3" deep pleat in skirt at side front and back. Concealed slit pockets in side seams. Unlined.
Designer's label on inside left seam: "Norman Norell / New York"
b) Belt of 3" wide white patent leather, slightly curved, with large circular gold buckle. Not original to garment. Evidence of small cords at side seams, which Norell usually used to attach cloth belts, or thin belt-loops. This belt would not have fit.
Retailer's stamp on reverse: "I Magnin / 30 Calderon 5938"</p>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:05:14-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280623/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280623/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280623/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit.
A) Jacket of black boucle wool. Long, set-in sleeves with hem edged in black satin. Turn-back collar, black satin revers. Four front patch pockets with flaps trimmed in black satin and one circular black satin-covered button on each pocket. Lined in black silk satin.
Combined designer's/retailer's label at inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
B) Blouse of black satin. Piped around jewel neckline and sleeveless armholes. 2" waistband ties at left side. Zipper closure from hem partway up left side. Center back opening with 2 hook & loops. Unlined. Six elastic loops around hem to attach to skirt. No labels in blouse.
C) Skirt of black boucle wool. Mid-length; 4 gored with two zippers at waist creating a "front flap" which also secures with two tabs at waistband, each tab secured with two hook-and-eyes. Four buttons at waistband which secure to loops on hem of blouse. Lined in black silk. No labels found in skirt.</p>Sportswear ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280622/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280622/"><img alt="Sportswear ensemble" title="Sportswear ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280622/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Box style jacket of brown wool gaberdine. Waist length. Single breasted with closure of three circular copper shank buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long modified dolman sleeves with 1-1/2" cuffs and matching button closure. Rolled collar. Lined in light brown brushed wool.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene"
Cleaning instructions and size "4" tags at right side seam.
B) Blouse of brown striped warped wool. Double breasted with closure of 11 circular copper shank buttons and barred buttonholes. Standing collar. Long, modified kimono sleeves gathered at 1-1/2" cuffs with matching button closure.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene"
Cleaning instructions, size "4", and union label tags at left side seam.
Evidence of label removed from right side seam.
C) Skirt of brown striped warped wool. Midi length. Modified dirndl style with 9" placket at center front on 2" waistband that detaches at its ends with two circular copper shank buttons, barred buttonholes and additional snaps and hook & bars to form the closure and slit pockets. Unlined.
Designer's label at center back waistband: "Geoffrey / Beene"
Cleaning instructions, size "4", and union label tags at left side seam.</p>Floral dress2024-02-15T11:05:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280621/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280621/"><img alt="Floral dress" title="Floral dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280621/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dress of large floral printed silk organza. White background with pink, blue, and purple roses and green foliage. Large puffed short sleeves with band at bottom, bodice has large tuck down center front trimmed with tiny self-covered buttons, zipper at center back, peter-pan collar with detachable over-collar of white. Skirt has 4 wide overlapping horizontal tucks about 5 inches below the waist, a 14-inch hem, and is gathered to bodice at waistline. Waistline is trimmed with a purple satin sash with a bow at center front.
Designer's label hidden inside under collar at left: "Chanel / Creations - Paris" "Made in France"
B) separate slip of nude silk(?), full-length.</p>Fringe jacket2024-02-15T11:05:11-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280620/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280620/"><img alt="Fringe jacket" title="Fringe jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280620/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's jacket of back velveteen and black print suede fringe. Floral print suede with metallic colors of silver, pale green, pale blue, pale purples, and gold. Jacket of velveteen with bands of 3" (9.5cm) printed suede fringe sewn horizontally, with overlapping. Styled with high band collar of printed suede, padded and center front opening with hook and eye closures. Padded shoulders. Long, full sleeves. Padded hemline band of print suede. Unlined. Label: "Roberto Cavalli, firenze, made in Italy", and content/care tag.
Length: 26" (66.7 cm)</p>Pant ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280619/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280619/"><img alt="Pant ensemble" title="Pant ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280619/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's two piece pantsuit of bright blue suede with printed and appliqued trim; (a)Jacket. Trimmed with printed and appliqued birds; colors of gold, purple and bronze. Birds at lower front, outer sleeve edge, and back. At back stylized sun. Styled with two piece notched collar with center front opening with one snap closure. Padded shoulders. Long, fitted sleeves with slightly uneven edge. Long, straight cut with stand pocket each side hip. Slightly curved hemline. Unlined. Labels: “Roberto Cavalli, Made in Italy, and care/content tags. Length: 31¼ (76.8cm); (b)Pants. Matching blue suede with purple and gold leather piping trim. Long, fitted tapered pant legs. Fitted waistband with shallow pointed back yoke. Fly with plastic zipper closure with one snap at waistband. Curved slashed pocket each side from waistband to side seam. Unlined. Same labels as jacket. Inseam: 29¼ (74.3cm).</p>Leather ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280618/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280618/"><img alt="Leather ensemble" title="Leather ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280618/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's two piece suit of patchwork suede and print suede. Olive green and dark brown suede; “reptile" print dark brown, olive green, and tan suede. (a)Jacket. Patchwork appearance. Styled with two piece notched collar and center front opening with two snap closure. Padded shoulders. Long full fitted sleeves. Straight, full cut with large welt pocket each side front hip. At center back, printed and appliqued design of jungle cat with foliage. Straight cut hemline with curve at front opening. Unlined. Labels: “Roberto Cavalli“, and content/ care tags. Attached hanging tag. Total length: 27 (68.6cm); (b) Skirt. Dark brown suede with dark brown print suede trim. Flared skirt with patchwork construction. Large plastic zippers: full length zipped back with center back with two zipper heads; 8 (20.3cm) zippers each lower side seam. Large hook at center back waistband closure. Unlined. Same label as jacket; attached hanging tag. Total length: 24 (61.0cm).</p>Christmas-themed ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280615/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280615/"><img alt="Christmas-themed ensemble" title="Christmas-themed ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280615/small/"/></a></p><p>Red rayon and felt "Christmas theme" blouse and skirt ensemble.
a) blouse of red rayon with center front button closures and short sleeves.
b) skirt of red felt with holly leaf accents and sequins.
Labels in back of skirt read, "A Nelly Tops/Original" and "Neiman Marcus"</p>Patio dress2024-02-15T11:05:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280616/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280616/"><img alt="Patio dress" title="Patio dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280616/small/"/></a></p><p>"Squaw" ensemble or patio dress of brown cotton, light brown and gold rick-rack, and gold and dark tan brocade ribbon.
A) Blouse, waist-length, with wide "V" neckline edged in 9 bands of gold brocade ribbon and rick-racks. elbow-length sleeves with similar edeging at cuffs.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Jeanette's / Originals / Albuquerque, N.M."
B) Matching skirt, heavily pleated with narrow pleats to waistband. Waistband and skirt of horizontal bands of brocade ribbon and rick-rack.</p>Leather ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280617/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280617/"><img alt="Leather ensemble" title="Leather ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280617/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's two piece suit of black print suede. Printed with an ornate Art Deco pattern of vertical rows of small dots with minor scalloping (colors of grey); ornate border print with colors of gold, red, lavender, and blue. Trimmed at edges with gold thread.
A) Jacket. Styled with standing/Mandarin collar with center front opening with seven hook & eyes closures. Curved hemline. Padded shoulders. Long, semi-full fitted sleeves with uneven sleeve edge. Slightly curved hemline with uneven front. Unlined. Total length: 24.5" (61.6cm)
Designer label inside collar: "roberto cavalli / Made in Italy"
Size label: "XS"
Care and contents label.
B) Knee length or below the knee pencil skirt with 1" waistband of self fabric. 10.5" slit on right seam. Curved hem with minor scallops. Center back closure by plastic zipper with one covered button at waistband. Unlined. 27" waist.
Designer label inside zipper: "roberto cavalli / Made in Italy".</p>Evening dress2024-02-15T11:05:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280613/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280613/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280613/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Gown of pale blue/green jersey knit. Floor length, long sleeves with zippered wrists. High, rounded neckline. Neckline and cuffs with wide band of large circular silver flat sequins.
Designer's label at neckline: "Norell-Tassell / New York"
B) 3 inch wide belt of material matching the gown.</p>Day dress2024-02-15T11:05:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280614/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280614/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280614/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress in shift style of black silk. Collar of white silk is folded over front neckline giving a modified cowl look. Center back opening with 7 self-covered button and bound buttonholes; closure reinforced with covered snaps. Long set-in sleeves flair slightly to wide, rolled back cuffs of white silk. Hemline trimmed with 2" band of self. Lined in black silk.
Designer's label at left of back opening: "Norman Norell / New York"
Retailer's label at left of back opening: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"</p>Tunic and pants2024-02-15T11:04:59-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280612/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280612/"><img alt="Tunic and pants" title="Tunic and pants" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280612/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble.
A) Tunic of bright blue-green wool; floor length; partially lined in off-white wool and partly in pale blue poly; trimmed with rope-look braid at collar and set-in pockets at hips.
B) Pants of off-white wool; wide leg palazzo pants. No waist band; fully lined; back zipper.
Designer's label: "Nikos and Takis; All Over Greece"</p>Ruffled dress2024-02-15T11:04:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280611/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280611/"><img alt="Ruffled dress" title="Ruffled dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280611/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of silver grey quiana knit.
A) Dress, full-length with scoop neck with collar having an 8" ruffle edged with lace. The long sleeves are embellished with pin-tucks, bands of satin, lace and velvet ribbon, and with a 5" ruffle at cuff also edged with lace. Bodice has vertical pin-tucks, and skirt has horizontal bands of satin, ribbon, and lace. Deep ruffle at hem, edged with lace. Center front opening with 6 self-covered circular domed buttons, and with hidden snap at neck. Unlined.
Designer's label inside at back below neckline: "Giorgio di Sant'Angelo"
B) Belt of same fabric embellished with lengthwise bands of velvet and lace. Belt has single snap closure set to fasten leaving long, trailing ends.</p>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:04:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280610/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280610/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280610/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit in navy wool trimmed in flat black cording.
A) Jacket of navy blue wool with woven, checked pattern. Double breasted with eight black fabric covered buttons and four bound buttonholes. Notched collar. Collar and center front of jacket trimmed with black flat cording. Long sleeves with turned-back cuffs trimmed with black flat cording and two small black fabric covered buttons each with two bound buttonholes. Two pockets trimmed in matching cording. Lined in blue silk.
Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
B) Skirt of navy blue wool with woven, checked pattern. A-line and knee length with nine panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with left side zipper and four hook & eye closure. Unlined.</p>Cocktail dress2024-02-15T11:04:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280608/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280608/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280608/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk with gathered dolman sleeves.</p>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:04:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280609/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280609/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280609/small/"/></a></p><p>Black wool suit with black button accents.
A) Short black jacket with buttons surrounding collar and sleeves. No front closure, high collar, ~2 inches wide
Label inside right hem: Genuine Swansdown / Paris New York / Custom Made
B) Matching knee-length skirt</p>Dinner dress2024-02-15T11:04:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280606/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280606/"><img alt="Dinner dress" title="Dinner dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280606/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dinner dress of pink textured brocade in a floral motif, with scattered silver threads within the pattern. Knee-or slightly below length. Rounded neckline with bow at left side. Long sleeves.
Designer's label in lower part: "Adele Simpson"
Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Silver Key / Neiman-Marcus"
B) Wide black satin belt with rhinestone set rectangular buckle pave set with rhinestones.</p>Black dress2024-02-15T11:04:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280607/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280607/"><img alt="Black dress" title="Black dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280607/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black bouclé wool. Empire waistline. Short, puffed sleeves with black satin piping at hem; gathers reinforced at shoulders with stiff black fabric. Wide, scooped neckline with black satin piping. Knee length. Black satin belt is 1" wide, attached at sides and ties in back. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Side slit pockets. Lined in black chiffon in bodice and black silk below empire waistline with black grosgrain ribbon petersham closed with hook & eye.
Combined designer/retailer label at bottom right seam of lining: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus"</p>Wool suit2024-02-15T11:04:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280605/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280605/"><img alt="Wool suit" title="Wool suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280605/small/"/></a></p><p>Three-piece suit consisting of green wool jacket, skirt and red striped jersey blouse.
A) Jacket of green twill wool. Single breasted with notched collar in red twill wool on exterior of collar extending down interior of front opening. Three self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides trimmed with matching self covered buttons and red undersides. Long, set in sleeves with split opening at cuff closed with single, self covered button and bound buttonhole and lined on underside in red. Lined in red silk crepe.
Designer's label on inside right: "Traina-Norell / New York"
B) Skirt in green twill wool. A line; below knee length. White grosgrain ribbon waistband. Left side zipper. Unlined.
C) Blouse in green and red striped jersey. Long sleeves. Narrow, rounded collar banded in matching fabric. Left side opening at neckline with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on 1-inch band of self. Fitted. Partially lined at back neckline in off-yellow organdy.</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>Skirt and tunic ensemble2024-02-15T11:04:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280601/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280601/"><img alt="Skirt and tunic ensemble" title="Skirt and tunic ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280601/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble consisting of light brown wool tunic and skirt.
a) Wool tunic. Oatmeal colored. Mid thigh length. 7 plastic buttons down the front to just past the waist. Belt attached by pieces of thread, with two matching buttons spaced two inches apart. Long sleeve. Matching buttons on each sleeve. Neiman Marcus label at center neckline.
b) Matching wool skirt. Knee length. Neiman Marcus tag attached at top. Zipper located at left side. Designer label at lower right seam: Geoffrey Beene</p>Lace dress2024-02-15T11:04:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280602/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280602/"><img alt="Lace dress" title="Lace dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280602/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of brown silk overlaid with black lace. Brown layer is sleeveless/strapless. Lace layer with short sleeves. Center back zipper.
Designer's label at inside back lower zipper: "Nathan-Strong"
Retailer's label at inside side seam near hem: "Bonwit Teller"</p>Velvet ensemble2024-02-15T11:04:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280603/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280603/"><img alt="Velvet ensemble" title="Velvet ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280603/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening pantsuit in hot, almost fuchsia, pink cut velvet with floral motif.
A) Tunic top .Almost a slub silk. Knee-length, sleeveless, rounded jewel neckline, with princess seaming, flaring below natural waist. Side slit pockets. Center back opening of nine covered snaps, lined in heavy silk.
Designer's label inside at front: "Eisa"
B) Pants of matching fabric. Slim fit, left side zipper, unlined.
No labels or tags in pants.</p>"Deborah" pants ensemble2024-02-15T11:04:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280599/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280599/"><img alt=""Deborah" pants ensemble" title=""Deborah" pants ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280599/small/"/></a></p><p>Pants suit in navy blue silk with satin weave horizontal stripes.
A) Blouse. Long, set-in sleeves with 2 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes on 2-1/2" cuffs. Pointed collar and a center front opening that forms a low V neckline closed with two snaps. Unlined.
Handwritten tag at center back neckline: "Deborah / 769"
B) Pants in harlow style. Full length with extra wide legs. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye and 2-1/2" waistband. Navy silk lining swing tacked to the bottom of the pants hem.
Handwritten tag at center front waistband: "Deborah / 769"</p>Two-piece dress2024-02-15T11:04:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280600/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280600/"><img alt="Two-piece dress" title="Two-piece dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280600/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of navy blue wool.
A) Skirt. Street-length flared skirt of 10 gores, with narrow waistband, left side zipper with two hook-and-eyes in waistband. Lined in navy blue silk.
B) Jacket. Cropped, fitted jacket with v-neckline and center-front opening with 5 self-covered circular buttons with bound buttonholes and two hidden snaps. Long sleeves, each with two self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, and two hidden snaps. Lined in navy blue silk, and with internal shoulder pads.
Combined Designer's/Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"</p>Draped dress2024-02-15T11:04:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280597/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280597/"><img alt="Draped dress" title="Draped dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280597/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-tone lavender purple silk jersey floor length evening dress. Intricate cutting and draping of bodice with fabric at shoulders (one side lilac) gathered and crisscrossed through to natural waist to form sash ends, very long, that wrap around and tie. Skirt slightly gathered but hangs straight. Long slender sleeves and wide padded shoulders. Size 10</p>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:04:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280598/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280598/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280598/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of chocolate wool with velvet cuffs.
A) Fitted jacket of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Single breasted with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar of brown velvet with self fabric lapels. Long sleeved with turn-up cuff of brown velvet and two small self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on each sleeve. Lined in brown taffeta.
Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell
B) Skirt of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Wide, flared A-line with 10 panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with center back lapped zipper and hook & eye closure at waistband. Lined in brown taffeta.</p>Silk 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>Bi-color dress2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280588/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280588/"><img alt="Bi-color dress" title="Bi-color dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280588/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Mustard yellow and olive green rayon crepe evening dress; long sleeved; v-neck
B) Yellow fringed scarf</p>