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Color block dress

Description: Dress of light purple or mauve and medium grey color blocked lightweight cotton jersey knit. Band collar of grey, smocked yoke in light purple, bodice in medium grey, long set-in sleeves in light purple with blousy sleeves gathered into elastic cuffs, natural waist with wide tie belt of self attached at front and tied in back, center back zipper with three hook-and-eye closures at top of collar, gathered knee-length skirt with wide hand-stitched hem, unlined.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Rodriguez, Narciso
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coat and scarf

Description: Woman's coat of bright orange brushed wool with neck scarf. (a)Coat. Twill weave fabric. Long length. Styled with band collar and shoulder yoke back, dropped shoulder line front. Back and front bodice of vertical rows of stitched tucks released for fullness below waist. Center front opening with closure by five round covered buttons at bodice. Full sleeves with gathered caps and gathered to band cuff with two covered button closure. Fully lined with heavy orange satin fabric. No labels. Total … more
Date: 1975/1979
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Plaid dress

Description: A) Dress of white, pink, orange, and yellow buffalo plaid synthetic fabric; 3/4 length, rolled collar; patch pocket on left breast; center front opening extending most of length of garment with 5 gold buttons (1 missing); 3 buttons on each cuff; darting on bodice front; long sleeves with 3 pleats over the cuff. Fully lined in white/cream. Label: "Star of Siam / Hong Kong" B) Matching tie belt.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Star of Siam
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Maxi dress

Description: Dress of blue qiana with horizontal printed green stripes and green and brown and orange floral motifs. Floor-length. Long sleeves with self-covered buttons at cuffs. Opening to left center, angles slightly to left hip, with four self-covered buttons and snap at top. Bodice lined in green silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "John Hayles".
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Hayles, Max
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Brocade dress

Description: Evening dress of heavy orange, red and silver brocade. Full-length, with standing collar, long sleeves, center back zipper closure with hook and loop at top of collar. Bodice with floral bead work in orange and rhinestones, and scattered bead work throughout the bodice. Full red nylon lining.
Date: 1970/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Linen dress

Description: Dress of black linen. Floor length, sleeveless, with wide straps that cross in back. Deep round neck, patch pockets at hips. Hem slit partway up leg on either side. Zipper closure at left side, with hook-and-eye at top. Fully lined in black. Label: "Sequel I" Size label: "12"
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Sequel 1
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress ensemble

Description: (a) Dress of brown taffeta with bishop sleeves; on sleeve gold floral decoration (from priests robes), also on collar; skirt gathers at waist; floor length; 4" cuffs; standing collar; (b) Petticoat of brown taffeta; 2 tiers of hem ruffles; (c) 4" sash/ belt, draped over hanger
Date: 1970/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Macrame handbag

Description: Handbag of off-white macrame knotted string with diamond like pattern of half circles in center face and back; two oblong brown wooden handles; knotted fringe at bottom. Measurements: Width: 11" Height: 13 1/4" , without handle Height: 16 1/2", with handle Depth: ** None
Date: 1965/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Structured handbag

Description: Structured handbag of brown/taupe leather. Single contoured handle attaches with brass tone horseshoe shaped fastenings. Brass ring-shaped flip clip closure on flap. Lined in light brown faille with two patch pockets and one zippered pocket. Evidence of missing label. Measurements: 21cm L x 17.5 cm H (with handle laying flat).
Date: 1960/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Black reptile handbag

Description: Clutch style handbag of black reptile. Envelope style with snap closure. Accordion pleated interior double section with interior flap and snap closure. Detachable handle of matching black reptile skin. Lined in gray leather with slip and zipper pockets in back section. Stored in yellow designer dust bag. Designer's label: Designed by / SUSANBENNISWARRENEDWARDS / Hand Made in Italy Measurements: Width: 9 1/2" Height: 6 1/8" without handle Height: 27 1/4" with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Date: 1975/1982
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Box handbag

Description: Box style handbag of white laminate with white plastic top. Single arched brass handle and trim. Fleur de lis inspired plunger closure with slide button opener. Brass hinged lid. Unlined. Designer label: Lewis Measurements: 20.5cm L, 12cm H, 10.5cm W
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Lewis Purses, Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening clutch

Description: Clutch style evening handbag of white and gold brocade with fleur de lis inspired pattern. Rectangular inverted frame. Flip clip closure of gold tone metal with silver mounted rhinestone cluster center. Alternate handle of metallic gold serpentine chain attached at inside of handbag by fasteners of metallic gold. Lined in dark gold satin with one patch pocket. Coin purse of matching dark gold satin with brass ball twist closure and inverted light gold frame matching lining of coin purse; attach… more
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: After Five
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope-style handbag

Description: Handbag of black buckram/linen-like material. Single handle of heavy metallic gold chain passes through grommets on the envelope type flap and is connected to the back frame. Frame of inverted black leather with flip clip closure. Inner pocket on front face covered by flap with gold tone accent and hidden snap closure. Inner section lined in black leather with zipper pocket lined in black moire silk with two slip pockets on back face and one slip pocket with item holder on front face. Front fa… more
Date: 1950/1975
Creator: van Schaak, Martin
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Barrel handbag

Description: Handbag in barrel bag style of white leather. Cylindrical shape with red and yellow patent leather sun/five-pointed star accent on ends. Zipper closure with triangular gold tone zipper pull in "MM" cutout design. Double handles with gold tone buckle attachments. Lined in white leather. Maker's stamp: MM / Morris Moskowitz Measurements: Width: 10 1/4" Height: 7 1/2" without handle Height: 12" with handle Depth: 4 7/8"
Date: 1950/1975
Creator: Moskowitz, Morris
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather handbag

Description: Handbag of pony hide(?), textured patent leather, and leather in patchwork design. Metallic gold chain accents on single strap. Zipper closure with decorative circular zipper charm of metallic gold. Lining of black faille with one slip pocket. Maker's stamp: Genuine Leather / MM / Morris Moskowitz Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height: 7" without handle Height: 15 1/2" with handle Depth: 2 1/2" b) Change purse of black leather; frame and ball twist closure of metallic gold. Small inspectors tag… more
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Moskowitz, Morris
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather handbag

Description: Handbag of pink capeskin leather. Gathers around spring bar opening with front and back gold tone pulls. Double handles of metallic gold chain-link attached a top by fasteners of metallic gold; Lined in pink taffeta with one slip pocket. Maker's stamp: MM / Capeskin Retailer's label: Nathan's / Galveston, Texas Measurements: Width: 11 1/2" Height: 8 1/4" without handle Height: 15 3/4" with handle Depth: 3/4" b) Change purse of pink taffeta with frame and twist closure of metallic gold. Measu… more
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Moskowitz, Morris
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather handbag

Description: Clutch style purse of red leather in rectangular shape with built-in oval shaped handle of metallic gold. Zipper closure along length of purse; unlined. No labels. Measurements: Width: 5" Height: 10 1/8" Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1965/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pouch handbag

Description: Pouch style handbag of magenta suede in kidney shape. Two asymmetric handles; longer handle passes through shorter handle to form closure. Lining of pink synthetic fabric with one suede slip pocket. No labels or markings. Measurements: Width: 11 1/2" Height: 9 1/4" without handle Height: 16" with handle (from longest handle) Depth: 1/16"
Date: 1955/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Handbag

Description: Purse of black velvet in structured cylinder shape. Snap closure with matching velvet pull tab. Single strap handle joins at the middle with decorative knot. Lined in black synthetic with two side pockets. Maker's label: Sherman / Ensemble Measurements: 15.5cm D, 12.5cm H
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Sherman Ensemble
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Satin pumps

Description: Pair, woman's purple peau-de-soie satin pumps. Low rounded vamp. Toe with rounded point. Low, 1" (2.5cm) shaped "common sense" covered heel. Natural leather sole; stamped, "Pancaldi, made in Italy" and "6½ B." lined in natural leather. Inside label, "Shoe Biz, made in Italy." Measurements: L: 26 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 8 cm Heel: 2.5 cm, 1 inch
Date: 1975/1980
Creator: Shoe Biz
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Red-orange leather pumps

Description: Pumps of red-orange leather. Squared toes, very wide Mary Jane style strap over the instep with over sized gold buckle, bell bottom style heel. Designer label: "Town & Country* / Shoes / *TM REG" Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 8.5cm Height: 13.5cm Heel: 7cm (2 3/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1965/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Patent leather pumps

Description: Pair of pumps of deep red patent leather. Designed with squared toes, the vamp is enhanced with large applied black silk rosette. Heel of same red patent leather, tapering to base. Retailer's label: "Saks Fifth Avenue / Fenton Last" Handwritten inside: "7B / 53992 / B1371H" Measurements: Length: 23 cm Width: 8cm Height: 11cm Heel: 5cm (2 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1965/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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