Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?sort=creator&fq=str_year:1955&fq=untl_decade:1950-19592024-03-09T07:17:17-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignCork button shoes2023-12-14T12:35:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203300/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203300/"><img alt="Cork button shoes" title="Cork button shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203300/small/"/></a></p><p>Beige raw silk pump with cork heel and cork button trim on vamp, low throat, pointed toe box, low pointed heels
Markings L&R: "Accent Shoes"</p>Cork pumps2023-02-10T06:08:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048724/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048724/"><img alt="Cork pumps" title="Cork pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048724/small/"/></a></p><p>Beige raw silk pump with cork heel and cork button trim
Markings L&R: "Accent Shoes"</p>Necktie2020-10-28T11:59:12-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727887/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727887/"><img alt="Necktie" title="Necktie" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727887/small/"/></a></p><p>Necktie of silk in olive and black vertical and horizontal weave. Square tipped.</p>Envelope for Advance Pattern #83952020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704248/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704248/"><img alt="Envelope for Advance Pattern #8395" title="Envelope for Advance Pattern #8395" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704248/small/"/></a></p><p>Advance pattern to make a misses' and womens' shirtwaist dress, street length with short sleeves, center front button closure and contour belt including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Evening clutch2022-05-25T19:39:55-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933734/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933734/"><img alt="Evening clutch" title="Evening clutch" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933734/small/"/></a></p><p>Clutch style evening handbag of white and gold brocade with fleur de lis inspired pattern. Rectangular inverted frame. Flip clip closure of gold tone metal with silver mounted rhinestone cluster center. Alternate handle of metallic gold serpentine chain attached at inside of handbag by fasteners of metallic gold. Lined in dark gold satin with one patch pocket. Coin purse of matching dark gold satin with brass ball twist closure and inverted light gold frame matching lining of coin purse; attached to inside of handbag with a chain link of metallic gold.
Maker's stamp: "After Five" / Made in U.S.A
Measurements:
Width: 8 1/2"
Height: 6" without handle
Height: 11" with handle
Depth: 1"</p>Handbag2022-06-06T13:17:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1939648/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1939648/"><img alt="Handbag" title="Handbag" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1939648/small/"/></a></p><p>Clutch handbag of black satin. Rectangular inverted frame; alternative gold tone chain handle on interior. Flip clip closure of metallic gold with clear cylindrical lucite center. Lining of black satin with one pocket. Attached coin purse of black satin with lining of gold colored fabric; brass ball twist closure.
Maker's stamp: After/ Five / Made in / U.S.A.
Width: 7 3/4"
Height: 5 1/2"
Depth: 3/4"</p>Hat2014-08-18T08:52:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330384/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330384/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330384/small/"/></a></p><p>Hatlet of black velvet flowers forming a square; black veil. Label: By Therese Ahrens</p>Dress2024-03-09T07:17:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292948/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292948/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292948/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of rusty black/brown fabric with dense field of black tubular beads. Full-length. Boat neckline. Sleeveless. Center back zipper. Lined in same brown with black lining at the skirt. Designer label at back bottom.
Labels:
Designer's: "Larry / Aldrich / New York"
ILGWU union label "700882"
Size: "8"</p>Print dress2024-03-09T07:17:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292929/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292929/"><img alt="Print dress" title="Print dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292929/small/"/></a></p><p>Grey cocktail dress with blue and black floral print covering it. Two pieces.
a) mid length cocktail dress with blue and black floral print covering it. Scoop boat neck. Pleated front. Affixed bow tie at waist. Zipper closure on middle back. Lined in black. Price tag attached to left side (no store indicated).
b) shawl of same fabric and print. Bright blue lining to match blue floral in print. Roughly 1 foot wide.</p>Hat2014-08-18T08:52:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330433/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330433/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330433/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat in calot style of beige satin; small rhinestones interspersed with seed pearls form a radiating design from center of crown; dangling pearl trims around edge. Label: Alfreda New York. Label: Innes Wichita</p>Cloche hat2014-12-04T14:16:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461787/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461787/"><img alt="Cloche hat" title="Cloche hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461787/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche-style hat of off-white fur felt with black and white checkered fur at brim and bow.</p>Straw hat2021-07-15T21:16:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1826025/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1826025/"><img alt="Straw hat" title="Straw hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1826025/small/"/></a></p><p>Bucket style hat of navy blue straw. 4 1/4" crown. Asymmetric brim is 6" at front and 4" at back. Hatband of navy blue velvet ribbon forms bow at right. Interior brim with navy grosgrain headband; unlined.
Designer label: Amy / New York</p>Toque2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39197/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39197/"><img alt="Toque" title="Toque" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39197/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of green straw. The toque style hat is formed of a high, cylindrical crown of woven green straw with raised outer rim at top and central shallow domed area. Around the shallow domed area is an acid-green woven ribbon band, tied with a bow with trailing ends at back of hat. Around the inside base of the crown is a band of the same woven ribbon which projects down slightly below the edge of the crown. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of green grosgrain ribbon around inside lower edge of crown.
Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Exclusive / Jean Arlett / Creations".</p>Hat2014-12-04T14:16:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461769/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461769/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461769/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of black straw. The hat is formed as a wide, shallow domed crown, overlaid with "fringe" sewn in a dense spiral from the top center rosette, creating tiers/layers. Brimless, the crown rests on the head, with black straw covered arched bands to help secure hat to wearer's head.
Maker's label inside: "Lee Bury / Hats / of Dallas"</p>Pillbox Hat2014-04-18T05:08:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283693/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283693/"><img alt="Pillbox Hat" title="Pillbox Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283693/small/"/></a></p><p>Pillbox hat of beige and bronze velvet. The low, circular crown of bronze velvet has inter-twined bands of bronze and beige velvet around it in a draped or swagged style. At front is applied a small bow made of the two velvets. Inner hatband of beige grosgrain ribbon. Affixed to the ribbon, one at each side, is a small plastic comb to secure the hat to the wearer's hair. The hat is lined in green fabric.
Glued into the crown lining is a homemade(?) hand embroidered label: "Jo Bailey Hats"</p>Silk heels2023-12-14T12:35:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203315/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203315/"><img alt="Silk heels" title="Silk heels" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203315/small/"/></a></p><p>Pumps of red silk, very pointed and narrow toe box, very low and squared throat, low stiletto heels, lined in white leather, stamped "Balenciaga Custom Original"
Measurements:
L: 25 cm.
W: 7 cm.
H: 12 cm.
Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches</p>Ball Gown2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30194/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30194/"><img alt="Ball Gown" title="Ball Gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30194/small/"/></a></p><p>Ball gown of pink silk taffeta. The off-the-shoulder design has several layers of cream colored Chantilly lace around the neckline/shoulder edge. The dress itself is of bright fuchsia pink silk taffeta with ties over each arm. The bodice is seamed and fitted, with a left side seam zipper. The attached matching taffeta skirt is gathered and draped horizontally, and has several layers of Chantilly lace at hem. The skirt has three hoops under the lining.</p>Blouse2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639087/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639087/"><img alt="Blouse" title="Blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639087/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of white pima cotton.</p>Coat2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637350/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637350/"><img alt="Coat" title="Coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637350/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail coat of white matelassé. Four button closure of four white coiled satin cord buttons and bound buttonholes. Lined in white silk. Knee length with elbow length sleeves. Curved welt front pockets.
Designer's label: "EISA"</p>Day enemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636984/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636984/"><img alt="Day enemble" title="Day enemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636984/small/"/></a></p><p>Gray suit dress with underskirt.
a) Semi-fitted gray linen coat dress. Moderate rounded neckline with spread collar. 3/4 length, two piece set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with twelve round gray plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Princess seams square over to armhole and hip in front. Patch pockets at hip with folded flap. Back has a shoulder yoke and low-slung self fabric belt with two buttons and bound buttonholes. Folded hem. Lined to the waist in gray silk.
Retailer's label on inside seam: "Balenciago (sic) / Spring 1955 Size 10"
b) Matching straight skirt with waistband and hip yoke in gray silk. Left side zipper closure with two hook&eyes on waistband. Skirt back is wrapped. Folded hem. Unlined.
Retailer's label on inside seam: "Balenciago (sic) / Spring 1955 Size 10"
Label located with retailer's label: "Made in France"</p>Dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637217/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637217/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637217/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dress of beige ribbed cotton blend (orig card states wool). Boat neckline. Short sleeves. Simulated front opening with two circular beige buttons. Patch pocket at lower right with simulated flap. Side zipper. Unlined.
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus".
B) Belt. Wide gray soft leather belt. Single button closure. Fringed ends.
Label on back: "Made in France".</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637500/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637500/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637500/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of black and white eyelet with pink scarf.
a) Jacket in black circle eyelet gazar with 3" band of ivory silk doupioni at hem. Elbow length set-in sleeves; turned down collar. Center front opening with 4 self-covered buttons and 5 snaps at waist. Lined in light pink organdy with black grosgrain ribbon petersham having a single hook & eye closure.
Designer's label at inside right seam: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Couture number: "105668"
b) Skirt of ivory circle eyelet gazar. Full length, slight A-line. Left side opening with snap closure and two hook & eyes on 1/2" waistband of self. Lined in ivory silk crepe.
c) Sash of pink organdy. Seven inches wide; cut on bias. Double layered with open ends.</p>Ensemble2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639072/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639072/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639072/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble:
A) Overskirt of gray slipper satin. Wrap-around, Above knee-length at front, longer in back, gathered into waistband. Opens at front, with large hook-and eye at waistband, and ties created by extended ends of waistband. Lined in black organza(?) When worn, is open at front to show dress, and to flare when walking.
Designer's label at center back inside: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris"
B) Dress of black satin. Long-sleeves with three snap closures at wrist, ankle-length, with a round neck and hand-stitched, perm-pressed, vertical pleat tucks in bodice and halfway from waist to hem. Center front opening with alternating snaps and hook and eye closures. Lined in black organza. Wide grosgrain, black petersham with four hook and eye closures.</p>Evening dress2023-12-14T12:35:18-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203302/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203302/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203302/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of white taffeta with purple, blue, and pink ikat design giving the effect of impressionistic scrawling
A) Skirt, full length with draped panels that cross over and are secured with a tie at the center back
B) Top is tunic length; sleeveless; round neckline, draped wit darts at bust.</p>Floral taffeta dress2024-03-09T07:16:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292918/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292918/"><img alt="Floral taffeta dress" title="Floral taffeta dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292918/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Dress of black, orange and yellow floral print taffeta; sleeveless with balloon type skirt. b) Matching bolero jacket. Lined in black silk.</p>Fur hat2020-05-19T08:40:16-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638475/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638475/"><img alt="Fur hat" title="Fur hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638475/small/"/></a></p><p>Domed style hat of colobus monkey fur. Hat is lined in black net and is half lined in black silk with drawstring closure for securing hat to wearer's head.</p>Hat2014-08-18T08:52:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330350/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330350/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330350/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of red/orange straw. Constructed of bands of braided straw sewn in a spiral, the crown is a shallow cylinder with inset flattened top, and flares out at base to form the steeply sloped brim. At left side of crown is large applied flat bow of same straw. Unlined, the hat has an inner band of self, partly overlaid with cream velvet as a hatband.</p>Hat2020-05-19T08:40:16-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638514/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638514/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638514/small/"/></a></p><p>Capulet hat of white wool felt. Domed crown fits close to the head and frames the face with a rolled brim and two white gardenia accents at sides. Unlined; White grosgrain headband.</p>Hat2014-09-26T09:40:06-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402563/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402563/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402563/small/"/></a></p><p>Off-white baku straw hat made like a Nun's hood. Calot type crown with lower back portion severed. Front brim extends forward 2 1/2" even with crown, and encircles to below ears. widens to 5" which is folded to 2" width pleat.</p>Hat2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30176/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30176/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30176/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail hat of violet silk satin. The hat is formed of a low, cylindrical, flat-topped pillbox-style crown covered in drapes of violet/purple silk satin fabric. At center front/top of the crown are two large sculptural stiffened loops of the fabric. Crown is lined in cream fabric. Along inside lower edge of crown is a cream grosgrain ribbon band.</p>Hat2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30195/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30195/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30195/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat with long flowing black feathers falling from a sculpted black silk tulle crown.</p>Hat2014-08-18T08:52:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330428/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330428/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330428/small/"/></a></p><p>(b) Green wool pillbox hat with (a) matching scarf.
Measurements:
scarf (a):
Width: 128 cm.
Height: 66 cm.
pillbox hat (b):
Side to Side: 17 cm.
Front to Back: 19 cm.
Height: 10 cm.</p>Hat2014-08-18T08:52:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330456/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330456/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330456/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat created with a green and white silk scarf printed with a plaid pattern. The framework is a domed crown, higher at front than back, over which the silk scarf is fastened, pulled to back forming knotted ornament with trailing end. Lined in white mesh tulle, through which the under-structure can be seen. Inner pale green and white grosgrain ribbon hatband, with translucent brown plastic comb at inside front to secure to wearer's head.</p>Pamela hat2021-06-16T11:27:08-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813575/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813575/"><img alt="Pamela hat" title="Pamela hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813575/small/"/></a></p><p>Pamela/halo inspired hat of fine black straw. Wide, rolled brim with high crown. Hatband of black leather with bow at left. Headband of black grosgrain ribbon; unlined.
No label.</p>Picture Hat2014-08-18T08:52:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330342/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330342/"><img alt="Picture Hat" title="Picture Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330342/small/"/></a></p><p>Picture hat of light beige finely woven straw. The domed crown is encircled at base by a rolled tube of the same straw, into which at front is twined the stem of a beige silk satin rose. The wide, slightly floppy brim is strengthened at brim by rolling up and over. The hat is unlined, with inner beige grosgrain ribbon hatband, and two small elastic cords at sides to help secure combs/pins to help hold hat to wearer's head.
No labels.</p>Red pumps2023-02-10T06:08:43-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048733/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048733/"><img alt="Red pumps" title="Red pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048733/small/"/></a></p><p>Pumps of red fabric with high heels and pointed toes.
Measurements:
L: 25 cm.
W: 7 cm.
H: 12 cm.
Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches
Markings: Right- "Balenciaga / Custom Originals"</p>Straw hat2021-06-16T11:26:48-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813563/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813563/"><img alt="Straw hat" title="Straw hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813563/small/"/></a></p><p>Picture hat of natural fine straw, wide round brim folded up at edge, round fitted crown surrounded by thin round band of self with straw flower at back.</p>Wool ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292922/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292922/"><img alt="Wool ensemble" title="Wool ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292922/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of chartreuse green open-weave wool.
(a) Jacket of chartreuse open-weave wool. Rounded neckline with center front closure of 6 circular green wood grain plastic buttons. Waist length with 3/4 length sleeves. Lined in self.
(b) Dress of chartreuse open-weave wool. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Closure on dress consists of snaps across left shoulder with left side zipper and line of snaps running along left pocket opening and across waist to zipper. Vertical slit pockets are lined in sheer organza. Unlined.
(c) Sash of dark coral red-pink silk with darker polka dots.
(d) Separate under slip/lining of chartreuse silk with left side zipper.</p>Dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637037/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637037/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637037/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black wool with leather trim. Standup collar trimmed in snaps. Front leather trimmed opening with 5 self-covered snaps. Detachable front skirt panel topped in black leather trim and secured with 5 self-covered snaps. Bracelet length sleeves trimmed with snaps at cuff. Back zipper. Fully lined in black satin.
Handwritten label on inside back seam: "Pierre Balmain Fall 1955"</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637434/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637434/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637434/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble.
A) Coat of black silk. Rounded neckline. No collar. Single large circular button covered in self. Mid-length sleeves. Lined in large black on white floral print.
Designer's label "Helena Barbiere / Original", located on edge of zipper inside, below waist.
B) Dress made of the same material used as the lining of the coat. Mid-calf length. Sleeveless. Deep v-neckline in back. Attached self sash in front with two tiers of fabric at center back, covering closure.
"Frances / Heffernan / Winnetka / Illinois", located at center back neck inside.</p>Day dress2021-12-17T20:11:14-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1870707/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1870707/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1870707/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of red cotton-blend fabric. Short cap sleeves; bateau neckline with turn down collar. Two faux welt pockets on front. Center front closure of four large red buttons on bodice. Mid-length fitted skirt; belt loops but belt missing. Zipper under left arm.
Designer's label: "Betty Barclay"
Union label.</p>Sportswear ensemble2024-01-04T20:43:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/"><img alt="Sportswear ensemble" title="Sportswear ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble.
A) Top of blue knit. Square neckline, short sleeves. Center back zipper.
No labels in top.
B) Skirt of white straw, pale gray/blue velvet, and multi-colored brocade ribbon with pale blue ground. Street length, horizontally striped, alternating the various materials. Zipper. Attached velvet "tie" for waist. Lined
No labels.</p>Cocktail Dress2015-05-06T16:58:37-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503797/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503797/"><img alt="Cocktail Dress" title="Cocktail Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503797/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of large plaid orange, green, purple, and red raw and china silk.
The dress is sleeveless, ankle-length, with red/orange raw silk halter-top bodice, "shawl" of same which is attached at mid-back and drapes over shoulders and across front. Lined in pale green. Skirt of dress is of silk, with large, plaid squares of reds, oranges, greens, and purples. Attached cummerbund style belt which buttons in back with 5 self-covered buttons and loops. Center back zipper Lined in light gold organza.
Combined designer's/retailer's label at left side seam of lining near hem: "Gump's / San Francisco / Gibson Bayh / Original"
Accompanying petticoat formed of three full-length layers of red, purple, and green silk. Each layer with hem band of grosgrain ribbon in a different color, and each with deep net ruffle at hem, also edged with grosgrain ribbon. Center back zipper with two hook & eyes on 1" waistband.
Combined designer's/retailer's label at center back waistband: "Gump's / San Francisco / Gibson Bayh / Original"</p>Calotte2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286792/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286792/"><img alt="Calotte" title="Calotte" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286792/small/"/></a></p><p>Calotte of green velvet and feathers. Styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), the shaped cap has a stiff woven tan straw under-structure, and is covered with green velvet, over which is layered turquoise and teal feathers, and clusters of green velvet buds/berries and leaves. The hat is unlined, allowing the under-structure to be seen, and has a green grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. At sides are two small combs to secure hat to wearer's head.
Designer's label: "Martin Belasco / New York"</p>Calotte Hat2014-06-30T08:51:34-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc305347/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc305347/"><img alt="Calotte Hat" title="Calotte Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc305347/small/"/></a></p><p>Calotte of dark brown silk faille. Three touching bows of same around sides and front of crown with V point in back. Lined in net with brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband.
Designer's label: "Martin Belasco / New York"
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus</p>Hatlet2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286833/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286833/"><img alt="Hatlet" title="Hatlet" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286833/small/"/></a></p><p>Hatlet of black velvet. The headpiece is formed as a stiffened black velvet band which has a large black velvet bow at each end.
Designer's label: "Martin Belasco"
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Hat2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636865/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636865/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636865/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Hat of brown velour with wide oval brim covered in brown and blond pheasant feathers. Low, pillbox shaped crown of velour wrapped in metallic brown ribbon and secured with a hatpin with self-fabric tip. Underside of hat has feather covered flaps for ears.
Stamped underneath crown: Aurore/ Imported Velour Body/ Made in France
b) Hatpin with a small ball covered in brown silk at end.</p>Hat2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39187/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39187/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39187/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of black and white neora synthetic straw. Styled as a modified breton hat, the high domed crown is of woven black synthetic straw with white woven synthetic straw accents. The wide, matching brim is set off-center to the crown, wider at front than back, and is rolled up, forming a deep trough around the crown. At the front of the hat, affixed to the visible upturned underside of the brim is a large black plastic button with a black silk tassel extending from the center. The hat is lined in black mesh, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband around the inside base of the crown.
Manufacturer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Beresford".
United Hatters Cap and Millinery Workers International Union sewn to inner hatband, with number "798738".
Accompanied by a single short hatpin with simulated black pearl head.</p>Day dress2021-11-01T21:39:35-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854655/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854655/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854655/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of silk jersey knit in green and blue "Pucci-inspired" abstract print with Bessi signature in print. Long sleeves; mid-length; rounded neckline. Inserted waist band; band at neckline and hem match waist. Center back zipper. Unlined.
Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in Italy
Fabric/care/size label: "Commercial dry clean only / Do not use chlorinated solvents / 100% pure silk made in Italy / 10".</p>Calotte Hat2014-04-18T05:08:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283679/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283679/"><img alt="Calotte Hat" title="Calotte Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283679/small/"/></a></p><p>Calotte style hat of black velvet. Small, quilted brim folds up in front and back. One, long tie string of same drapes across front brim and down sides. Black grosgrain ribbon inside hatband. Lined in black fabric.
Manufacturer's label on inside hatband: "Betmar / Adj."
Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Lord & Taylor / young new yorkers' / hat shop / Fifth Avenue"</p>