Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?start=4440&fq=dc_language:nol&display=grid2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignSkirt ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637663/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637663/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637663/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece dress of silk in printed white lace motif on bright pink background.
A) Printed white and bright pink silk sleeveless blouse. Center front opening with 6 self-covered buttons reinforced with snaps at top and bottom. Scooped neckline. Lined in cream colored silk.
Designer's label: "EISA"
B) Printed white and bright pink silk skirt. Zipper closure with hook & eye on tiny rolled waistline. Lined in cream colored silk.</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637665/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637665/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637665/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Cocktail dress of pink taffeta with hand smocked detail and pleated bands. Strapless. Bands of smocking and pleating and ruching are arranged horizontally across bodice and full skirt. Inner bust pads. Some boning. Bodice lined in same pink taffeta, skirt with inner lining layer of white net/tulle.
No labels, but attached handwritten tag "Hesloy" or "Heslay"
B) string belt of self fabric.</p>Day dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637667/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637667/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637667/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of cream ribbed novelty weave crepe silk. Full length; bias cut. Short puffed sleeves with ruffles and a shallow V-neck.</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637669/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637669/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637669/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of large multicolored dots on black net. Lined in black silk from above the bust to the hemline. Jewel neckline. Long leg-o-mutton sleeves. Fitted draped torso. Trumpet skirt. Knee length. Center back slit at neckline with two hook and eye closures concealed by two bows of black net. Zipper closure below slit.
Designer label: "Scaasi / Boutique"</p>Evening dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637677/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637677/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637677/small/"/></a></p><p>Black silk evening dress. Attached jacket/vest sewn to CB, spaghetti straps underneath, silver sequins over subtle sweetheart neckline, maxi-length dress. label in back of vest: "Givenchy/Paris/Made in France"</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637427/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637427/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637427/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble consisting of:
A) Evening dress of light green silk chiffon in green and white leaf pattern with large pink and red chrysanthemum flowers at hem. Green satin spaghetti straps matching piping around upper edge of bodice; empire waist. Bodice is covered in matching bugle beads that accentuate the pattern of the fabric. Floor length. Center back opening of snaps and hook & eyes on bodice, zipper on lining below waist hidden by snaps on outer layer. Under layer of green chiffon; lining of green rayon.
Designer's label to left of opening on bodice: "Hanae Mori (Japanese symbols)"
Size "6" tag at base of designer label.
Fiber content and cleaning instructions tag above designer label.
B) Jacket of green silk chiffon in same pattern as dress. Fully beaded in bugle beads that accentuate the pattern of the fabric. Scalloped edges follow the pattern of the print. Long sleeves; rounded neckline. Right side, wrap around snap closure follows edge of large pink flower on left. Lined in green silk chiffon; padded shoulders.</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637429/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637429/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637429/small/"/></a></p><p>Two piece suit of black and white alpaca wool tweed.
(a) Semi-fitted jacket of black alpaca wool tweed. Jewel neckline. 3/4 length, two piece, set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with two large ball buttons with jet beads and bound buttonholes supplemented by one hook and eye closure below buttons. Fronts have fish-eye darts and vents at hem slightly set toward the front from the sides. Fully lined in black silk.
Designer's label stitched inside at back neck: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Maker's tag under designer's label mostly illegible; includes a 5.
(b) Matching semi-tailored, knee length skirt with 1" folded waistband. Front has slight gathers at waist. Offset left side back zipper closure supplemented by single hook and eye closure at waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in black silk.</p>Cocktail coat2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637433/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637433/"><img alt="Cocktail coat" title="Cocktail coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637433/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail coat of brown wool with sable trim around hem, collar and down front opening. Open front with 3/4 sleeves. Lined in brown silk.
Tag at bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE / 964"
Second tag at bottom right hem: "8"</p>Day dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637507/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637507/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637507/small/"/></a></p><p>Navy blue, red and white plaid silk dress. Sheer navy blue sleeves.
Label in collar: Oscar de la Renta Boutique
Matching belt.</p>Day dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637425/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637425/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637425/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of geometric printed black, white, and gray wool. Jumper inspired style; A-line, knee-length. Standing round collar and long sleeves of black knit. Main body of dress formed of vertical panels of geometric print of small black, white, gray squares and grounds, with long, thin bands of inserted black knit fabric matching neckline and sleeves. Two patch pockets on front hips. Center back zipper with hook and loop at top of collar. Torso of dress lined in black cotton(?).
Designer's label at inside back neckline, beside zipper: "Oscar de La Renta / Boutique"
Size label near base of zipper: "12"
Union label by size label.</p>Day dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637576/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637576/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637576/small/"/></a></p><p>Shirtwaist style dress of black suede and orange/black printed knit. Shirt style collar is of orange, black, brown and yellow psychedelic print down CF and around waist. Black cord laces up the front bodice. Remaining parts of bodice are black suede. Long straight sleeves of printed fabric. Gathered skirt of printed cross-hatch cotton.
Back Collar: Oscar de la Renta Boutique</p>Beret2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637305/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637305/"><img alt="Beret" title="Beret" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637305/small/"/></a></p><p>Bouffant beret style hat trimmed with off white knit tricot tubes in "flower" design and tricot rope in swirl design. With two hatpins. Lined in white net; tan grosgrain headband; two combs for securing hat to head.</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637513/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637513/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637513/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening sweater and skirt ensemble.
A) Sweater of black cashmere. fitted and flares at waist. Low scoop neckline in front trimmed with cashmere and gold ruffle and black lace applique. Long sleeves. Zipper at wrist which is also trimmed with ruffle and lace.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" with handwritten couture number "56368 (or 5?)"
With hand-written label sewn over designer's label: "69 Yuko??"
"Made / in U.S.A."
B) Skirt of black and gold satin brocade with rose pattern. gathered to waistband. 5" black lace appliqued that extends past the hem. Side seam pockets with left side pocket closure.
Designer's label at center back waistband: "Oscar de la Renta" with handwritten couture number "5636 s(?)"
"Made In USA"</p>Evening blouse2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637573/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637573/"><img alt="Evening blouse" title="Evening blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637573/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of black lace, sequins and velvet. Round neckline; sleeves and upper bodice of lace with floral patterned embroidery with sequins. Velvet over bust and lower bodice; black embroidery and sequins over bust. Waist darts. Center back zipper; keyhole at center back of bodice closes with button at neckline; velvet lined with black silk.
Handwritten couture number on designer label: 8683 #2</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>Day dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637238/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637238/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637238/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress ensemble of printed silk chiffon crepe in black, pink and beige floral motif.
A) Dress in straight silhouette. Ankle length with slightly rounded V-shaped neckline. Sleeveless. Three ruffled tiers on skirt form inverted V at center front and back, giving dropped waist effect.
B) Scarf of matching fabric.
C) Belt of matching fabric Rectangular self-covered buckle with 3 stitched belt holes.</p>Cummerbund and bowtie2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637397/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637397/"><img alt="Cummerbund and bowtie" title="Cummerbund and bowtie" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637397/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Cummerbund of black silk satin that reaches to 4 1/2" in width and has gold/brass clamp for closure device. Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus"
b) Bow-tie of black silk satin that reaches to 2 3/4" in width and a has black metal hook closure. Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus".</p>Boater hat2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637423/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637423/"><img alt="Boater hat" title="Boater hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637423/small/"/></a></p><p>Sailor/boater style hat of ochre straw. Trimmed with bird of self; 2 combs. Headband of gold thread rick rack.; lined in gold tulle.</p>Flight attendant uniform hat2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637558/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637558/"><img alt="Flight attendant uniform hat" title="Flight attendant uniform hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637558/small/"/></a></p><p>Uniform hat for Braniff International Airways flight attendants.</p>Paper hat2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637617/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637617/"><img alt="Paper hat" title="Paper hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637617/small/"/></a></p><p>Slouch hat of plastic-coated paper. The high, cylindrical crown is of aqua blue, with "squashed" sides. At base of crown is think neon orange hatband tied with bow at right side near front. Medium-wide brim of pale green curves out and down, and is decorated with concentric bands of stitching. Edge and underside of brim faced with same blue as crown. At back of hat, under brim at edge, is a small bow of the orange neon material. Inside of crown is lined(?) with the pale green of the upper part of the brim. Around inside base of crown is band of white grosgrain ribbon.
Designer's label at inside back of lower edge of crown: "Sue Dooley / Dallas"
Measurements: 35.5 cm. front to back; 31.5 cm. side to side; 13 cm. high from top of crown to base of brim.</p>Slouch hat2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637673/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637673/"><img alt="Slouch hat" title="Slouch hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637673/small/"/></a></p><p>Slouch style hat of pink jersey with webbed floppy brim. Pink grosgrain ribbon hatband with bow. Pink grosgrain headband; lined in pink synthetic.</p>Print ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637430/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637430/"><img alt="Print ensemble" title="Print ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637430/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of multi-colored floral print (purple, pink, white, blue, olive, green) on black fabric including a knee-length, belted, sleeveless dress with a rounded neckline, a short jacket, and hat with a flat brim.</p>"Dhoti" ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637674/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637674/"><img alt=""Dhoti" ensemble" title=""Dhoti" ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637674/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece at-home ensemble of red nylon jersey.
a) Skirt/harem pants in long panel which fastens around waist band, passes between legs from front, and is fastened around waist to tie in front.
b) Fitted blouse. Hip length; cap sleeves with rectangular underarm gussets. Five graduated V-pleats down center front and back neckline.</p>Coat2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637234/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637234/"><img alt="Coat" title="Coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637234/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of striped fabric of multi-colored muted stripes.</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637236/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637236/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637236/small/"/></a></p><p>Pull-over navy-blue wool jersey knit top and navy-blue wool jersey slacks with a sleeveless, zebra-printed wool.</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637240/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637240/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637240/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of red and white silk jacquard in a pattern of falling petals with figured background.
A) Dress of red and white silk jacquard with red petals on white ground. Street-length, sleeveless, with wide straps and V-neckline in front. Shallow boat neckline at back. Slightly raised waistline, and skirt pleated into waistline. Slash pocket at either hip, hidden by pleating. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at top. Bodice lined in white silk, skirt lined in white tulle. Label inside at back: "Scaasi / Boutique"
B) Belt, of red patent leather backed by tan leather. 2" wide, with rectangular buckle covered in matching leather. No labels or marks on belt, but with masking tape adhered to back with written notation "3507".
C) Jacket of matching white petals on red ground silk jacquard. Waist-length, with a notched collar having red-on-white facings on the lapels and collar. Fitted and flaring slightly at waist, with long sleeves. Center front opening with two domed circular buttons and bound button holes. Lined in white silk. No labels.</p>Sweater2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637242/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637242/"><img alt="Sweater" title="Sweater" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637242/small/"/></a></p><p>Men's shirt in a sweater style pullover of ivory and black plaid fabric.</p>Evening dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637244/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637244/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637244/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of orange/tangerine silk chiffon with cut velvet in fish scale design outlined here and there with silver bugle beads. Sleeveless with round scoop neck, deep scoop in back and armholes cut to waist; all faced with silver thread braid. Straight tubular shape with drop waist. Swag of pleated self-fabric at left hip, trimmed with five rhinestone medallions. One inch (mink?) fur trim at hem. Unlined.</p>Evening dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637246/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637246/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637246/small/"/></a></p><p>Light pink silk faille ballgown. Pink & green embroidery flowers. Low cut back & neck. Embroidery flowers starts from left back neck to right side of dress. Draping drapes from right shoulder to front of neck. Sleeveless, but has slight sleeve effect. Rhinestones in center of roses. Beads & sequins surrounding and on green stems and leaves. Right side has 2" to 3" folded upward pleat about 7" to 8" apart. Pink train coming from bodice back.</p>Jumpsuit2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637248/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637248/"><img alt="Jumpsuit" title="Jumpsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637248/small/"/></a></p><p>Jumpsuit of cream wool knit with center front zipper. V-neck. Silk lined.
Designer label: "Beene / Bazaar"
B) Belt of orange grosgrain ribbon with gold braided trim and a gold buckle.</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637250/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637250/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637250/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Cocktail dress of dark green jacquard silk with black field in a pebble motif. Fitted bodice is sleeveless with slight scoop neckline. Gathered, A-line skirt with inseam pockets. Knee-length. Skirt lined in black silk and bodice partially lined at neck with black organza. Left shoulder separates with 5 snaps. Centered, left side zipper with strapped hook & eye.
Designer's label at inside back neckline: "EISA"
b) Coat of self fabric has sewn down, drawstring neckline. Three-quarter length raglan sleeves. Open front; knee-length. Fully lined in black taffeta with interlining of stiff netting for fullness.
Designer's label at inside back neckline: "EISA"</p>Day dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637254/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637254/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637254/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of thick silk gazar fabric with brown and white animal-like print. Puff short sleeves; elastic at sleeve opening; princess seams; no collar, CB zipper.</p>Cape2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637256/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637256/"><img alt="Cape" title="Cape" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637256/small/"/></a></p><p>Day cape of brown fuzzy wool. Single button closure at collar with circular brown plastic button. No arm slits. Lined in dark olive silk with two patch pockets of same silk at left and right interior.
Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637258/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637258/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637258/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of white silk in stripes and plaid designs of tan and black with lace detail.</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637260/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637260/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637260/small/"/></a></p><p>Black wool dress. Stand up collar. Tab down front of dress with 6 gold non-functioning buttons in the shape of B down front. Button tab hides zipper as well as 3 hook and eye closures and 3 snap closures. Long sleeve. Knee length dress. Pleated in the skirt. Lined in black fabric.</p>Skirt ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637262/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637262/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637262/small/"/></a></p><p>Three-piece cocktail ensemble consisting of jacket, blouse and skirt.
A) Jacket. Cropped waist-length shell of gold embroidered black lace over patterned emerald green silk. Lined with purple patterned silk. The two outer layers and the lining are channel stitched together with black thread. The jacket shell gathers into the neckline and hem. Center front opening with five tailored buttonholes and five half-round. clear green shank buttons. High rounded neckline and long raglan sleeves. The neckline. front opening. bottom hem and cuffs are all bound with black silk ribbon. The remaining seams are overlayed with top-stitched black silk ribbon. Label stitched center back. below neckline.
B) Blouse. Unfitted shell of gold embroidered black lace over patterned purple silk. High rounded neckline edged with gathered. scalloped. gold embroidered black lace centered with gold edged black silk ribbon. Long raglan sleeves with cuff accents of gathered. scalloped. Gold embroidered black lace centered with gold edged black silk ribbon. Center back zipper closure with hook&eye at neckline. Label stitched at right of zipper. below neckline.
C) Skirt. Fitted knee-length black silk skirt with corded waistband. Curved hipline pockets with corded edges. Centerback zipper closure from waistline to hipline. Lapped waistband closure with two large hook&bars. Bound turned back hem. Label stitched centerback. above zipper. Label "front" stitched over front waistband.</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637264/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637264/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637264/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black horizontally ribbed wool. Mid-length; scooped neck in back, slight V-neck in front. Center front opening with 5 black cloth-covered buttons. Black cloth bow at bottom of opening. "Ruffle" at bottom of dress formed of band same material cut on bias.
Designer's label inside back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene"
Retailer's label inside back neckline: "Volk's"</p>Cape2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637266/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637266/"><img alt="Cape" title="Cape" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637266/small/"/></a></p><p>Cape of beige hand woven vicuna wool. Styled as a sleeveless tunic, with turned down collar embellished with top-stitching. Center front opening with 5 buttons. Side slits (to access pockets?)
Designer's label at center back inside neckline: "Givenchy"
Handwritten style number tag behind designer's label: "59743"(? - partly obscured)</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637268/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637268/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637268/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black wool crepe.</p>Dress and cape2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637270/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637270/"><img alt="Dress and cape" title="Dress and cape" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637270/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of heavy, white matelasse with matching cape.
A) Cape. Collarless with no arm slits. Lined in cream colored silk.
Evidence of removed label, of the "EISA" size.
B) Dress. Sleeveless. Collarless with center front opening of 8 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Left and right slit pockets at seams. Lined in cream colored silk.
Evidence of removed label, of the "EISA" size.</p>Evening ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637272/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637272/"><img alt="Evening ensemble" title="Evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637272/small/"/></a></p><p>Greek inspired evening ensemble of black velvet, yellow satin, and embroidered appliques with purple satin skirt.
A) Blouse styled to appear as a vest of black rayon velvet trimmed with bands of floral and leaf motif embroidery with gold braid, beads, and multicolored embroidered flowers. Center front opening with closure of 5 large covered snaps. Large floral appliques on center back and at center front opening. Over-sized puffed sleeves of yellow rayon/silk blend satin to elbows; 2-1/2" cuffs have closure of two covered snaps.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa"
Union label attached under designer label.
Fiber content label at right side seam.
B) Skirt in purple rayon/silk blend satin. Full, gathered, floor length. Center back zipper closure with two hook & bars on the 2" waistband. Slit pockets at side seams. Fully lined in dark rose synthetic reinforced at waist with 10" gathers of stiff purple tulle at sides of hips. Hem of skirt reinforced with 2" band of horsehair.
Designer's label at center waist neckline: "Victor Costa"
Union and fiber content labels attached under designer label.</p>Brassiere2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637274/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637274/"><img alt="Brassiere" title="Brassiere" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637274/small/"/></a></p><p>Bandeau/bra of pale pink silk with lace trim and insets; tulip of lace at left breast; 1/4" ribbon straps; hook and eye closure at back; darts below bust.</p>Evening dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637278/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637278/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637278/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of gold lamé and purple metallic woven in ridges 1/2" apart. Full length; epaulettes on sleeveless shoulders. Alternating V-shapes on bodice. V-shaped neckline deeper in back ending in ruffled trim down center back seam. Hook & eye and snap closure on center back seam.</p>Day dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637280/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637280/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637280/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black silk with a geometric print. Scoop neck; very short kimono sleeves. Set-in waist with gathered overskirt open at front.</p>Coat2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637282/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637282/"><img alt="Coat" title="Coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637282/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of navy-blue silk satin with embroidery in polychrome silks. Round neck, opens down center front, long kimono sleeves, side slits at hem. All the embroidery on the body of the coat is in flower motifs worked in satin stitch. Round embroidery medallions at the center front, center back, over both shoulders and 4 at the hem. Scattered all-over are other smaller motifs. The round neck, the bottom of the sleeves and the hem are decorated with a band of blue embroidery and a woven ribbon trimming. The sleeves also have a wide cuff of cream satin decorated with embroidery worked in french knots and couching. The cuff embroidery is in a design that looks like various, flowers, a potted plant and a number of bats. The coat is fully lined in a brocaded cream satin, which was sewn directly over an older lining of pale blue silk. The front fastens with 4 coiled frogs which were applied after the cream satin lining. The coat is a woman's style because of the side slits, whereas a mans coat would be slit at the center front and back.</p>Cocktail ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637284/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637284/"><img alt="Cocktail ensemble" title="Cocktail ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637284/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail ensemble of black wool crepe and silk faille.
A) Cocktail dress of black wool crepe with black silk faille ruffled bodice. Strapless. Below-knee length. Left side zipper opening.
Designer's label at center back: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Stamped couture number tag under designer label: "5366"
B) Cape of matching black silk faille. Collared with tie at center front. Elbow length.
C) Rectangular belt of black silk faille for dress; 2" wide.
Strapless. black faille dress with wool skirt and separate short.full.gathered black silk cape.</p>Tweed ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637288/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637288/"><img alt="Tweed ensemble" title="Tweed ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637288/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of heavy wool tweed in rust, browns, grays, and black.
A) Coat: 3/4 length; shawl collar. 3/4 length sleeves. Rust-colored suede(?) band on each side from armpit to hem, with pocket concealed in each seam. Fully lined in rust.
Designer's label at inside right seam: "Vera Maxwell / Original"
Care label: "Dry Clean / Only"
Union label at inside right seam
Retailer's(?) label at inside back collar: "Ruth McCulloch / Hubbard Woods / and / Evanston"
B) Skirt. Matching fabric. "A" line, mid-length. Rust-colored suede band at waistband and down front, with four buttons in matching suede acting as front closure. Hook and eye at waistband. Wide band of rust suede on reverse of button flap. Partly lined in rust as coat.
Pair of designer's labels at waistband forming "hanging loops" at waist
Paper tag attached to inner seam, handwritten notations: "C-4-4 / 1310 / Rust / 4"</p>Coat2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637290/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637290/"><img alt="Coat" title="Coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637290/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail coat of pink silk gazar. Knee-length with bracelet-length sleeves with under-arm gussets and stand-away collar. Center front opening with 3 circular pink plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Two front welt pockets. Lined in pink silk.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped style number behind designer's label: "105669"
Main body of coat cut from few pieces of fabric. Center back seam, where bias-cut panels meet, and back panels gather into collar. Front cut "straight grain".</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637292/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637292/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637292/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black wool crepe. Sleeveless; princess seams; knee length. Two large square gold fixtures attached by snaps on back of dress under V back. Beneath is a zipper closure with a hook-and-eye closure at the top. Pleated to hide zipper. Lined in black fabric.
Bill Blass designer label center back neckline.
Neiman-Marcus retailer label on center back seam below zipper.</p>Day dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637294/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637294/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637294/small/"/></a></p><p>Royal blue linen dress with ric rac trim. Rectangular shape with chartreuse, olive, violet, and black with pink floral trim. Sleeveless, round collar, full length.</p>