Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?start=72&display=list2024-03-09T07:17:25-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignSuede 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>Bohemian ensemble2024-03-09T07:17:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292954/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292954/"><img alt="Bohemian ensemble" title="Bohemian ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292954/small/"/></a></p><p>Gold and black silk chiffon evening ensemble.
A) Overblouse: peasant-style blouse of sheer black chiffon patterned in gold. Round open neckline, bound in black satin edged with gold braid. Centerfront slit opening, bound in black satin, with black and gold braided cord, tasseled ties. Full, gathered, full-length set-in sleeves with narrow black satin cuffs. The cuffs have a flush closure secured with a gold metallic loop and faceted black button.
B) Underbodice: strapless, tubular bodice of pleated black chiffon patterned in gold. Centerfront ruched band from neck to waistline. Left sideseam zipper closure with a single hook & eye at the neckline. Fully lined in light brown silk.
C) Skirt: full-length, pleated, full skirt of gold floral patterned black silk. Narrow waistband with lapped closure secured with a single hook & bar and snap. Centerback zipper closure. Waistline has been altered at centerfront.</p>Tiered dress2024-03-09T07:17:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292955/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292955/"><img alt="Tiered dress" title="Tiered dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292955/small/"/></a></p><p>Plum colored polyester chiffon evening dress. Sleeveless empire waist with deep V-neckline. Caplet overdrape covering the upper arms and back. Elastic casing at the empire waist. Knee-length chiffon overskirt embellished with sequin-like clusters of glitter in an arabesque design. Floor-length plum crepe underskirt with chiffon panel from knee level to hem. The chiffon panel is embellished with sequin-like clusters of glitter in an arabesque design. The neckline, caplet, overskirt and underskirt are edged with silver hemtape.
Inside, shoulders have small straps and snaps to conceal bra straps.
Labels stitched centerback below neckline:
Designer label: "Janice Wainwright / at / Forty Seven Poland Street / England"; "Dry Clean Only / [P in circle] Cool iron"; "100% / Viscose"; "GB 10 / USA 8".</p>Dinner dress2024-03-09T07:17:22-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292952/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292952/"><img alt="Dinner dress" title="Dinner dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292952/small/"/></a></p><p>Dinner dress of black satin and velvet. Princess-line, knee-length dress with deep, off-the-shoulder open neckline. Short raglan sleeves and sweeping scalloped hemline. Center front lapped, curved opening accented with five nonfunctional black satin covered buttons. The opening is secured with five covered snaps and four hook&eyes. Boned, black tulle inner bodice with black grosgrain bust and waist stays. Center front zipper closure. Black satin bust pads. Piece lined in black organdy and black silk.
Label stitched over left side boning of inner bodice. "Givenchy/Made in France"</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>Printed leather ensemble2024-03-09T07:17:14-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292944/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292944/"><img alt="Printed leather ensemble" title="Printed leather ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292944/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's two piece pantsuit of dark blue suede with metallic print suede
(a) Jacket. Dark blue suede with red, yellow, green, and blue printed suede- metallic floral print. Same color suede band trim. Styled with band collar with center front opening- full length metal zipper closure. Modified fitted sleeves taper at wrist. Straight cut with diagonal slash pockets each side front. Straight hemline. Unlined. Labels: “Roberto Cavalli, firenze, Made in Italy, and content/care tags. Length: 28¼ (71.8cm);
(b) Pants. Dark blue suede with silver thread trim. Styled with straight cut tapered legs. Narrow fitted waistband. Curved slash pocket each side. Unlined. Same labels as jacket. Inseam: 27¾ (70.5cm).</p>Suede ensemble2024-03-09T07:17:14-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292945/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292945/"><img alt="Suede ensemble" title="Suede ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292945/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's two piece short set of medium green suede with hot pink rayon:
A) Top. Green suede and hot pink rayon- fine ribbed plain weave with vertical rib. Alternating bands of color, with slight upward angle at center front and center back (three bands suede, two bands pink). Styled with deep U-shaped neckline front and back. Sleeveless with narrow shoulder straps. Straight cut, with slit at lower left seam with one green plastic button with loop closure. Hemline angled upward at center front and center back. Unlined.
Designer's label at left seam: "Gianfranco / Ferre / Made in Italy",
Size: "38"; "4"
content/care tags.
Length: 14 ¼" (36.2cm);
B) Shorts. Suede. Short length. Full cut legs with elasticized waistline. Each side, inseam pocket. Unlined.
Designer's label at left seam: "Gianfranco / Ferre / made in Italy"
Care label.
Inseam: 3 ¾" (9.5cm); total length: 15 ½" (39.4cm).</p>Velveteen knickers2024-03-09T07:17:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292942/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292942/"><img alt="Velveteen knickers" title="Velveteen knickers" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292942/small/"/></a></p><p>B) Black velveteen knickers; cut full with inverted tucks at front below fitted waistband; mock cross-lacings in black satin cord at outer leg; center front fly with plastic zipper closure with one button at waistband; belt loops; fully lined with black fabric.
Label: "Valentino / Boutique / Made in Italy"</p>Leather skirt suit2024-03-09T07:17:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292943/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292943/"><img alt="Leather skirt suit" title="Leather skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292943/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's jacket and skirt of dark red leather and suede.
A) Jacket of dark red leather with intertwined bands of red suede at collar and sleeve edge. Styled with band collar and center front opening with six round self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Long fitted sleeves. Waist length, straight cut bodice with princess seams front and back. Welt pockets at each side front. Lower back has half belt with gold tone signature buckle. Lower edge straight in back, with curve toward center front point. Lightly padded shoulders. Fully lined with dark red silk "Gucci" signature jacquard fabric.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "G Gucci s.r.l. / Made In Italy / Genuine Leather / leather clean only"
Size "40" tag attached to base of designer label.
Total length: 20 3/4" (52.7cm)
B) Skirt of dark red leather. Below knee length; flared with four panels. Straight yoke front and back. Fitted waistband. Welt pocket at each side front hip. Straight hemline. Left side plastic zipper closure with one hook at waistband. Two gold chains with "Gucci" plaque for hanging skirt at inside left and right of waistband. Fully lined in matching "Gucci" jacquard fabric.
Designer's label at center back waist: "G Gucci s.r.l. / Genuine Leather / leather clean only / Made In Italy"
Size "40" tag attached to base of designer label.
Total length: 26 1/4" (66.7cm).</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>Painted separates2024-03-09T07:17:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292939/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292939/"><img alt="Painted separates" title="Painted separates" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292939/small/"/></a></p><p>a) 8 paneled skirt of black, red and green. Hand painted; strips emroidered; applique with 8 bells attached to green free hanging ribbon.
b) scarf or tie blouse</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>Suede skirt suite2024-03-09T07:17:06-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292936/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292936/"><img alt="Suede skirt suite" title="Suede skirt suite" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292936/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's double-breasted skirt suit of navy blue suede.
A) Jacket. Long sleeves with a button at each wrist, and with two front patch pockets, turn-down collar and lapel. Back vent. Lined in navy brocade with "Mario Valentino" woven into the pattern. Labels: "Mario Valentino / Made in Italy" and size label (12) at right side seam inside.
B) Skirt. Matching straight skirt, knee-length. Invisible zipper and snap at center back. Fully lined in same brocade fabric as jacket. Labels: "Mario Valentino / Made in Italy" and size label at left size seam.</p>Feather evening dress2024-03-09T07:17:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292934/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292934/"><img alt="Feather evening dress" title="Feather evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292934/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece evening ensemble.
a) Jacket of black velvet with long sleeve, round neck and peplum. Single breasted with four black buttons. Each has different center - one purple, green, blue, and red rhinestone. Polychrome feathers attached in circular swirl to extend out about 2". Each swirl of a different color of yellow, red, pink, purple, blue, and green about 2 1/2" to 3" apart over entire surface.
Label: "Givenchy / Made in France"
b) Evening gown. Full length with velvet bodice with heart shaped top attached to spaghetti straps. Gathered taffeta bubble effect from waist to hip; tight fitting to knee then flares to hem.</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>Coat2024-03-09T07:17:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292932/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292932/"><img alt="Coat" title="Coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292932/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat in wrap-style of black crepe with black and cream nubby vertical stripes.
Designer Label: Betty Rose / Fashions</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>Draped evening dress2024-03-09T07:17:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292930/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292930/"><img alt="Draped evening dress" title="Draped evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292930/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of sheer violet with dots of metallic thread in red, blue, green, gold and silver. Gathered and draped in front and back with a front strap to "throw" over shoulder. Tight hobble skirt effect at bottom.
Couture number: 64034
Designer label: "Givenchy/Made in France"</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>Black dress2024-03-09T07:16:54-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292925/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292925/"><img alt="Black dress" title="Black dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292925/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black chiffon. Knee-length, sleeveless, wide straps. Deep v at front and back. Heavily pleated throughout bodice, looser pleats on skirt. Wide smooth plain band at waist with simulated bow at center front and center back zipper closure. Fully lined in black polyester.</p>Skirt ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292924/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292924/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292924/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail suit of navy blue satin.
A) Waist-length jacket with peplum formed of folded turned-up hem of jacket. Stand-up collar, full-length sleeves with turned-back cuffs and zipper closings at wrist. Center front opening of 12 buttons, in groups of 4, with bound button-holes. Removable shoulder-pads at top of shoulders filled with beads/pellets.
B) Straight, street-length skirt. Center-back zipper opening with snap at waistband. Fully lined.</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>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>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>Patterned suit2024-03-09T07:16:49-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292920/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292920/"><img alt="Patterned suit" title="Patterned suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292920/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of black and grey fine wool in a very fine, subtle pattern of tiny lighter gray squares, giving the impression of piqué.
A) Jacket with 2-1/4" notched collar. Three large black plastic buttons and loop with small self-covered button at asymmetrical closure. Slightly fitted. Long sleeves with 3-1/2" slits at wrist; 3-3/4" slit at back. Lined in black silk crepe; padded shoulders.
Designer's label: "Irene"
B) Wrap-around skirt with 2 1/4" waistband; sewn together at left hand side at waistband. Knee length. Left side zipper closure with 3 hook & eyes on the waistband. Lined in black crepe.</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>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:16:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292919/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292919/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292919/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of purple and magenta floral brocade. Knee length to mid-calf. Strapless, upper bodice compose of finely pleated purple, grey, and red satin in a cross over pattern over the brocade. Princess seams and drop waist. Pencil skirt, tapering slightly to hem. Over skirt, of same material gathered at waist and running from front side seams across back, leaving front panel opened. Center back 24 inch zipper closure with hook and eye at top. Lined in magenta fabric.
Designer Label: "A Vian original"</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>Lounge ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292916/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292916/"><img alt="Lounge ensemble" title="Lounge ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292916/small/"/></a></p><p>Green and purple silk lounge ensemble.
A: Top of lime green silk; spaghetti straps; thick band at waist; side zipper.
B: Pants of purple silk with silver, red, and green pattern; center back zipper.</p>Silk dress2024-03-09T07:16:43-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292912/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292912/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292912/small/"/></a></p><p>Strapless cocktail or evening dress of blue silk brocade with a Chinese-style design of floral/foliate motifs. Full-length, sheath-style dress with heavy "flounce" of pleated fabric attached at waist on left side. Self bow across back, with smaller flounce descending from that. Fitted bodice with horizontal pleats/gathers. Zipper at center back with bow fastening over it. Fully lined in blue/green fabrics.
Designer Label: A Vian Original
Size 8</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>Lace ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292909/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292909/"><img alt="Lace ensemble" title="Lace ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292909/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble.
A) Underdress of black silk satin. Calf-length. Sleeveless. Scoop neck with 1/8" rolled hem finish.
B) Overdress of black lace. Calf-length, hangs 3" below hem of underdress. Long sleeves with silk satin 1/8" bias finish. Scoop neck with silk satin 1/8" bias finish. Unfinished hem
C) Stole of black lace, matches overdress. Rectangular with one 3 pointed scalloped side on width.
60" x 33"</p>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292910/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292910/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292910/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk taffeta with black trim. Low V-neck front and back, elbow length sleeves. Extremely narrow foundation skirt in "Hobble Skirt" style, with pleated overskirt caught up underneath. The front is decorated with cord decoration, the back is plain.
No label found, attrib from Donor's description.</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>