Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?start=30&fq=str_location_country:United+States&fq=dc_type:physical-object2024-03-09T07:17:37-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignWedding dress2024-03-09T07:17:37-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292969/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292969/"><img alt="Wedding dress" title="Wedding dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292969/small/"/></a></p><p>Wedding ensemble of ivory silk embroidered with green and yellow crewel flowers.
A) Dress. The bodice of the dress is sleeveless, with scoop neck and fitted seaming. The skirt is floor-length at front, with train at back. The surface of the skirt is decorated with crewel embroidery of flowers in pinks, greens, reds, and blues. The lower part of the skirt has a wide band of lace in floral patterns, with an under layer of pleated plain net with embroidered dots. The dress has a center back zipper closure and is lined in ivory fabric, and has an attached petticoat.
B) Jacket. Matching the dress is a fitted jacket of ivory silk, long sleeves, and stand-up collar. The collar and cuffs are trimmed in the same net as the hem of the dress. The fitted jacket has a peplum and center front closure with four silk cord frog closures which snap on left side and disguise a series of snaps and hook-and-eyes. The collar, cuffs, and panels at front and back are bordered by striped bands of yellow, blue, green, and coral/pink ribbon. The panels formed on front and back have crewel embroidered flowers as the dress. Jacket is fully lined in ivory fabric.
C) Hat of ivory silk. The low ivory silk brim is tear-drop in shape, the point at the front edge of the hat. The rolled brim encircles the lace crown and anchors the ivory net slight veil which extends around brim. At back of hat is short "tail" of net. Hat has an off-white grosgrain inner hat-band and a black cord to secure hat to wearer's head.</p>Dress and jacket2024-03-09T07:17:36-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292968/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292968/"><img alt="Dress and jacket" title="Dress and jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292968/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble.
A) Dress has bodice of navy and white striped silk. Boat neck. Short sleeves with gathers along sleeve cap to give draped effect. Skirt of navy silk crepe imprinted with basket weave pattern. Waistband of same fabric. Two in-seam pocket at front left and front right. Center back closure. Fabric covered buttons of striped silk with button loos of same line bodice. Zipper closure in skirt.
B) Jacket of navy silk crepe imprinted with basket weave pattern. Lined in navy and white striped silk. Oversized collar with pointed lapel and top collar showing striped silk lining. Long sleeves. Fabric covered snap closure at center front. Non-functional fabric covered button at center front.
Designer label: "Arnold Scaasi"</p>Evening dress with full sleeves2024-03-09T07:17:35-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292967/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292967/"><img alt="Evening dress with full sleeves" title="Evening dress with full sleeves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292967/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of bright red satin.
A) Bodice of same covered with red net and embellished with red satin ribbons in scrolled design and red faux jewels. Scoop neck. Off-the-shoulder, large pouffe sleeves have inside arm band supports. Center front zipper closure with snap at neckline is hidden by outer closure of ten red rhinestone jewels with red satin loops. Two hooks at center back hemline secure to two loops on back of skirt.
B) Skirt. Full, floor length. Set-in waistband is fitted at hips with gathered skirt. Center back zipper closure with hook & bar on 1" waistband.</p>Pink wedding dress2024-03-09T07:17:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292964/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292964/"><img alt="Pink wedding dress" title="Pink wedding dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292964/small/"/></a></p><p>Wedding dress of hot pink net with shirred all-over appliqués and rhinestones.
A) Dress is a short sheath style with V-neck and long sleeves with full length train in back with pink satin bustle with pink silk flowers.
B) Matching headpiece with hot pink net veil.</p>Velvet ensemble2024-03-09T07:17:30-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292962/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292962/"><img alt="Velvet ensemble" title="Velvet ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292962/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of brown velvet in cobblestone pattern.
a) Bolero style jacket is trimmed with gold braid and 3 inch wide band of multicolored rhinestones that follow neckline, hemline, and cuffs of jacket. Long sleeves. Lined in copper colored silk.
Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta"
b) Skirt of brown velvet in cobblestone pattern. Full length. Gathered skirt has a built-in supporting under structure of horsehair netting covered in chocolate colored organza lining. Left side closure of snap and hook & eyes.
Designer's label at inside back waistband: "Oscar de la Renta" with handwritten couture number (?): "7647#2"
Tag attached at base of designer's label: "Made in U.S.A."
c) Brown velvet, wide belt trimmed with two gold leaf broaches of topaz colored stones. Two hook closure.
Stamped on back of belt: " 6 Oscar de la Renta"</p>Evening dress with beading2024-03-09T07:17:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292960/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292960/"><img alt="Evening dress with beading" title="Evening dress with beading" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292960/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of chocolate brown acetate/rayon velvet and brown nylon/polyester taffeta. Strapless bodice of brown velvet with swirled designs of metallic sequins and beads, front and back. Off-the-shoulder attached shirred sleeves in brown taffeta. Skirt has 1870's draped front. Back is semicircular with large bow-shaped bustle of brown taffeta attached at waistline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Crinoline bustle and underskirt of black net. Lined in coffee colored synthetic satin.
Designer's label at back: "Victor Costa"
Union label attached beneath designer label.
Content/care tag at right side seam.</p>Brown wool suit2024-03-09T07:17:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292961/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292961/"><img alt="Brown wool suit" title="Brown wool suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292961/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of brown felted wool.
A) Jacket. Collarless with three buttons at center front and high curved seam at waistline. Long dolman sleeves with three non-functional buttons at cuffs. Padded shoulders. Unlined.
Designer's label: "Oscar de la Renta" with "Made in USA" tag below.
Handwritten couture number on tag: "2241 #2"
B) Skirt of matching fabric. Short, straight. Lined in brown fabric. Left side zipper.</p>Floral dress2024-03-09T07:17:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292959/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292959/"><img alt="Floral dress" title="Floral dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292959/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of yellow and turquoise floral printed lace with iridescent yellow sequins and yellow and turquoise seed beads. Strapless, sheath-style. Knee length. Left side zipper closure. Lined in bright yellow synthetic; boned bodice.
Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa"
Style number "9183" tag under designer label.</p>"Crumb Catcher" dress2024-03-09T07:17:26-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292958/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292958/"><img alt=""Crumb Catcher" dress" title=""Crumb Catcher" dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292958/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of black polyester with white polka-dots. Knee length. Strapless bodice in Victor Costa "crumb catcher" style with open split at center front. Midriff has 3 inch wide white grosgrain ribbon with 1/2 inch black ribbon applique; double bow of same at center front of midriff. Inverted pleats extending 8 inches from midriff to full skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Built in petticoat with hook & bar closure and triple ruffles of black net at hem. Bodice is boned. Skirt is lined in black organdy and petticoat is lined in black polyester fabric.
Designer's label to left of zipper: "Victor Costa".
Union label below designer label.
Content/care/size label at right side seam of bodice.
Tag under lining at side seam: "Lot / Size 6"</p>Knit dress2024-03-09T07:17:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292956/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292956/"><img alt="Knit dress" title="Knit dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292956/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of terra cotta red wool jersey knit. Draped semi-fitted bodice with distinctive scalloped details at waist-level. The scalloped details are overlapping extensions of the main body of the bodice constructed very similarly to pocket linings. There are six scalloped details across the front and six across the back of the bodice. High rounded neckline with narrow. standing. band collar. Full-length set-in sleeves with zippers at the wrists. Center back zipper closure with two hook&eyes at the collar. Natural waist seam with waistband. Flared. four panel. knee-length skirt. Turned bound hem. The dress is fully lined in rust colored silk. The bodice lining is fitted. Label stitched right-center back. beside zipper.
"Ronald Amey / New York"</p>Suede jacket2024-03-09T07:17:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292957/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292957/"><img alt="Suede jacket" title="Suede jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292957/small/"/></a></p><p>Dark brown suede jacket. Western-style; cropped; princess-line jacket with moderate V-neckline; spread collar and notched lapels; Shoulder yoke with fringed suede trim front and back; Full-length set-in sleeves accented with fringed suede trim along the underarm seam; Center-front opening with three tailored buttonholes and three round faux petrified wood buttons; Diagonally placed bound slit mid-torso pockets right and left front; The pockets are lined in brown faille; Top-stitched detailing at all seams; Fully lined in brown silk; Label stitched center-back below collar.</p>"Lucky" jacket2024-03-09T07:17:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292951/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292951/"><img alt=""Lucky" jacket" title=""Lucky" jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292951/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening jacket of gold silk chiffon covered in gold sequins and decorated in multicolored sequins and beading in geometric patterns and designs of leaves and vines. Short, box style. V-shaped neckline. Center front opening with closure of 5 hook & eyes. Long sleeves are straight and set-in with no cuff. At center back is "lucky" horseshoe design in copper sequins. Fully lined in gold silk satin; padded shoulders.
Designer's label at center back neckline: " Todd / Oldham"</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:17:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292949/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292949/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292949/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of navy blue silk. Street length, with side revers collar & 3/4 length dolman sleeves. Two patch pockets, 6 3/4 inch x 7 3/4 inch, at front hips. Center front closure with six 3/4" circular black plastic navy blue buttons, with piped button holes. Front opening ends with 17 inch center seam under last button, extending to hemline. Bodice back has yoke center back seam. Unlined.
Combined designer's/retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell</p>Wool pants2024-03-09T07:17:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292950/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292950/"><img alt="Wool pants" title="Wool pants" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292950/small/"/></a></p><p>Gray wool cuffed pants</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>Dress2024-03-09T07:17:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292946/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292946/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292946/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black synthetic(?) knit. Knee length. Bodice/yoke of black silk chiffon with cap sleeves. Sleeves and bottom of bodice trimmed in black satin; bodice has faux closure at center front with large satin covered button with satin rose center and bound buttonhole. Princess seams. Center back zipper with hook & eye; chiffon bodice is open with hook & loop at neckline trimmed with a small bow of self. Unlined.
Designer's label at back neckline to left of zipper: "Pattullo - Jo Copeland"</p>Full-skirted dress2024-03-09T07:17:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292947/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292947/"><img alt="Full-skirted dress" title="Full-skirted dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292947/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat dress of black silk taffeta with off-white fuzzy woven-in polka dots. Calf-length(? - depends on petticoats), with a small modified "Peter Pan" turn-down collar, which has attached front bias bands to tie into bow at front of collar. 3/4-length set-in sleeves. Center front opening with 16 black circular plastic buttons, hidden snaps at waist and throat, and hook-and-eye at waist. Full, flaring skirt with 13 gores. Unlined.
Combined Designer's/Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Black silk taffeta jacquard-woven with supplemental pile design in the weft.
B) Belt of matching fabric, backed with black leather. Narrow, with rectangular buckle covered in same fabric.
Stamped on reverse: "30+"</p>Silk dress2024-03-09T07:17:11-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292941/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292941/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292941/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black silk faille with attached cape.
Retailer Label: Walker-Marr / Dallas</p>Silk dress2024-03-09T07:17:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292938/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292938/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292938/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black silk dress with dolman sleeves. Six fabric covered button closure down front of dress.
Designer/retailer label at center front seam: "Irene/ Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"</p>Wool dress2024-03-09T07:17:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292940/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292940/"><img alt="Wool dress" title="Wool dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292940/small/"/></a></p><p>Chocolate brown wool dress.
"Lou Lattimore / Dallas"</p>Chiffon dress2024-03-09T07:17:07-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292937/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292937/"><img alt="Chiffon dress" title="Chiffon dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292937/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black silk synthetic chiffon. Full length dress with inner black tricot(?) layer and outer layer of black chiffon. Rounded neckline. Bodice and sleeves covered with geometric pattern of silver/grey bugle beads. Long sleeves are single-layer, with short zipper closure with hook & eyes at cuffs. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and two snaps on outer layer of skirt at waistline.
Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Victoria Royal Ltd. / Made in / British Crown Colony / of / Hong Kong"
Size label: "10"
Care label: "Dry Clean / Only"</p>Evening dress with fur trim2024-03-09T07:17:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292935/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292935/"><img alt="Evening dress with fur trim" title="Evening dress with fur trim" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292935/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of silk with blue-black, tan and grey floral motif print. Full length, with high, rounded neckline with "collar" of extended ties to create bow at front neck. Long sleeves with 5" cuff of light and dark brown fur trim, and matching fur band at hemline. Front closure offset to left, with 9 faceted glass buttons, hidden snaps, and hook-and-eyes at upper left. Slit at right front leg. Lined. Padded shoulders.
Designer's label at inside left seam: "Pauline Trigère:
Retailer's label at inside right seam: "Palm Beach / Martha / New York Bal Harbour"</p>Ornate dress2024-03-09T07:17:02-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292933/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292933/"><img alt="Ornate dress" title="Ornate dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292933/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress. Bodice of dress is made of chiffon with printed pattern of pink, red, green, blue, and purple swirls and bands and stylized foliage, woven with gold metallic threads forming paisley designs throughout bodice. Slight standing ring collar. The collar, waistband, cuffs, and bands running from collar along shoulders and down to cuffs are all trimmed with wide bands of gold braid/cording. The knee-length skirt is of red velor printed with large floral pattern in pink, purple, yellow, and dark maroon/brown. Reverse box pleat at center front, and zipper closure along back of garment, with three large gilt filigree buttons at collar. Cuffs also have 3 gilt buttons on each, with hidden snap closure. Dress is lined in pink fabric.
Designer's label sewn inside bodice: "Ronald Amey / New York".</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:17:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292931/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292931/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292931/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress in two pieces.
A: Overblouse, sleeveless, waist length shell in heavy ottoman crinkle cloth of heavy weight. Sleeveless. Center back full-length zipper. Small slits in sides to allow attached belt of dress to thread through and tie.
Label at inside back: "Neimette Couture / Neiman-Marcus"
B: Skirt of same fabric with attached underbodice.
Union label.</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>Evening wrap dress2024-03-09T07:16:57-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292928/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292928/"><img alt="Evening wrap dress" title="Evening wrap dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292928/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening wrap gown of silk; black and gold metallic "Abraham" brand jacquard fabric in floral motif, black flowers; "spaghetti" straps of metallic thread; floor length; slight train in back.</p>Beaded graphic dress2024-03-09T07:16:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292926/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292926/"><img alt="Beaded graphic dress" title="Beaded graphic dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292926/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of bright green silk chiffon printed with multicolor shapes and with all-over scattered sequins and beading. The printed design includes circles, flowers, and fluid lines and triangles in shades of pink, yellow, blue, orange, and violet. The sequins are clear, and are secured with tiny colored beads, the colors of which match the color of the dress over which they are sewn. The full-length A-line sheath has a high,round neckline and U-shaped back with beaded band trim at neckline. The long sleeves have five non-functioning beaded buttons at wrist, and five hidden snap closures from wrist. The dress has an attached underdress of matte silk printed with same design as the overdress. The garment is fully lined with cream silk jacquard of repeated pattern of Hanae Mori's name. The underdress has a zipper closure at center back from neckline to above waist. The overdress has a series of hidden snaps to conceal the zipper, and a line of eight beaded buttons matching those on the sleeves, also non-functional. A single hook-and-loop closure at neck secures the top of the garment.
Designer's label at left of zipper: "[Japanese characters] / Hanae Mori"</p>Taffeta petticoat2024-03-09T07:16:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292927/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292927/"><img alt="Taffeta petticoat" title="Taffeta petticoat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292927/small/"/></a></p><p>Petticoat of maroon taffeta with two tiers of 1-3/4" black horsehair braid. One inch waistband. Center back opening closed with hook & eyes. Two curved panels at hips are gathered at the hem. Unlined, with 3-1/2" band of black stiffened net at interior hem line.
Combined designer/retailer label on inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"</p>Dress and jacket ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292921/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292921/"><img alt="Dress and jacket ensemble" title="Dress and jacket ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292921/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of a dark grey wool mohair consisting of:
A) Jacket in boxed style. Single breasted with three large, circular, horn buttons and bound buttonholes; notched collar. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves. Lined in dark gray silk.
Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Made in France / Boutique / Christian Dior / Paris " and stamped on label: "10118"
B) Dress. Sleeveless, with shallow, wide rounded neckline. Natural waist with an A-line over skirt and with under skirt of dark gray silk and 7" hemline of matching wool creating a tiered or multi-layer look. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in dark gray silk and bodice lined in black organza with black grosgrain ribbon petersham and black silk noil support structure.</p>Fuchsia silk ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292923/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292923/"><img alt="Fuchsia silk ensemble" title="Fuchsia silk ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292923/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of fuschia /pink silk shantung.
A) Jacket. Hip length or slightly longer. Shawl collar. 3/4 sleeves. CF opening with no closures. Slit pockets at sides.
Designer's label at right side near hem: "Christian Dior Original / Made in U.S.A. / Christian Dior-New York Inc / trade mark"
Retailer's label at cb neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Union label at right armpit.
B) Dress. Knee-length. Bodice part of thin fuchsia "lining" material, with rounded neckline and sleeveless. Skirt of heavy silk shantung. "Belt" just at hips with two self bows at front. CB zipper zipper from neckline to waistband, with snaps at waistband within pleat. Inner floating skirt of thin voile? backed with heavy cream stiffener.
Designer's label in inner skirt: "Christian Dior-New York Inc."
Retailer's label in inner skirt: "Neiman-Marcus".
C) Vest/bodice. Heavy fuchsia silk shantung. Sleeveless, rounded neckline, cb zipper and hook&eye.
Size label: "12"</p>Embroidered coat dress2024-03-09T07:16:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292917/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292917/"><img alt="Embroidered coat dress" title="Embroidered coat dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292917/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat dress of brown velvet with silver embroidery. Mid-length. Long sleeves. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with zipper and covered snaps which extends from throat to hips. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and line of cf opening to hem all with heavy rolled hems. The whole coat is covered with silver embroidery in floral and foliate patterns. Lined in brown cotton(?).
No labels. Size 10</p>Sheath dress2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292913/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292913/"><img alt="Sheath dress" title="Sheath dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292913/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black knit; sheath style. Bracelet length or 3/4 length sleeves, crew neck. Princess seaming. Below knee length. Center back zipper. Unlined.
Combined designer/retailer label on right inside seam: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus.</p>Street ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292914/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292914/"><img alt="Street ensemble" title="Street ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292914/small/"/></a></p><p>Street ensemble of wool and jersey.
A) Jacket of medium-gray wool. Long raglan sleeves, with turned-back cuffs revealing the lining material. Center front opening with line of 5 gray pearl buttons. Notched collar outlined with flannel, which reveals lining material. Two welt pockets, one on each side of front opening. Jacket is fully lined in black and white woven jersey.
Designer's label at right inside side seam: "Vera Maxwell / Original"
B) Blouse of the same black and white woven jersey used as jacket lining. Wrap style, with long ties which wrap around waist and tie at front. Long sleeves. Inner edges finished with light gray ribbon band.
C)Skirt of same fabric as blouse. Street-length skirt gathers into the heavy band at waist. Treated to appear pleated.</p>Flannel suit2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292915/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292915/"><img alt="Flannel suit" title="Flannel suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292915/small/"/></a></p><p>Tan flannel two-piece daytime suit.
A) Tan fitted jacket. 7 buttons in front. Long sleeved. ~2 inch collar. Side pocket on left and right.
Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original
B) Knee length skirt of same material.
Designer Label: Vera Maxwell</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292908/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292908/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292908/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of heavy black silk crepe. Mid-calf length. Rounded neckline, the upper bodice formed as a wide circular panel that becomes shoulders. "Waistline" of skirt starts across at armpits, and hangs down with 4 gore full bias skirt. Center back opening with three 1" circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Unlined
Combined Designer's / Retailer's label at inside seam of skirt near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
B) Tie belt of self attached to dress. 1-1/2" wide with pointed ends</p>Faille dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292911/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292911/"><img alt="Faille dress" title="Faille dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292911/small/"/></a></p><p>Dark red silk faille afternoon dress, princess lines - fuller in back. Natural waist line. Fly front zipper opening but covered at waist with intricately cut huge self bow that fastens at side creating the look of a wrap front closure. V-neck, small collar, 3/4 sleeves.
Designer's label sewn in bodice: "Hattie Carnegie"; retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Swanson / Inc / Kansas City".</p>Jersey dress2024-03-09T07:16:38-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292906/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292906/"><img alt="Jersey dress" title="Jersey dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292906/small/"/></a></p><p>Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined.
Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"</p>Crepe dress2024-03-09T07:16:38-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292907/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292907/"><img alt="Crepe dress" title="Crepe dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292907/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black crepe with wide band at waist of orange crepe, and orange crepe bands at wide armholes; long, tapered, batwing style sleeves with shoulder pads; round neckline with pointed collar and slit opening at center-front that closes at top with hook and eye; box pleats below orange band on front of skirt; unlined.</p>Sportswear 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>