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Silk Robe

Description: Lounging robe of salmon pink silk damask with stylized peony floral motif, oversized fit, kimono-inspired opening, oversized set in sleeves, round patch pockets at hips, unlined, labels: Neiman Marcus, Made in Hong Kong, 100% silk
Date: 1970/1979
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Handkerchief dress

Description: Dress of lightweight cotton with bertha-style neckline or oversized collar created of repurposed handkerchiefs from Hong Kong with geometric openwork, whitework, or drawnwork and trimmed in lace; wide round neckline, sleeveless, center front button placket from neckline to bottom hem, gathered at natural waistline, bottom hem trimmed in matching lace, unlined. Label: Moonglow, 100% cotton, made in Hong Kong, size 9/10.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Johnson, Nancy
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Basket handbag

Description: Basket handbag in fisherman's creel-inspired design painted in off-white. Double handles of twisted rope are bound in white leather trim at top. Oval lid with turn lock closure on openwork triangular tab. Lined in natural colored Aida cloth with one inner pocket. Cone shaped brass feet. Stamped: Lesco / Made in Hong Kong Measurements: 25cm L, 16cm H, 11cm W.
Date: 1930/1955
Creator: Lesco, Lona
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Divided skirt and vest

Description: Ensemble. A) Vest of wool, scoop-neck, with 5 hook-and-eye closures down center front. The vest is covered in sewn-on black sequins, and has a 1" border of orange, white and gold beads with gold trim at neckline, front opening, hem, and armholes. On front and back of vest are 3" diamond shapes formed of the same beads. The white and orange beads are plastic. Fully lined in black. Labels: "Valentina LTD / RN 34435 / Made in Hong Kong"; "100% Wool / Made in Hong Kong"; "Medium". B) Divided ski… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Valentina
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mao dress

Description: T-shirt style maxi dress of "Chairman Mao" print nylon knit. Rounded, bound neckline; short sleeves; unfinished hems. Pull-over style; lined in black nylon.
Date: 1995
Creator: Tam, Vivienne
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening Ensemble - Jacket, Blouse and Skirt

Description: Evening ensemble of black fabric covered with black and gold sequins, consisting of: A) Jacket. Short, with no collar and slightly rounded neckline. Center front opening with no closure. Long sleeves. One-inch wide band of gold sequins around neckline, along opening, sleeve cuffs and inside of hem. Lined in black synthetic. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Royal Lynne" Label below designer label: "Made in Hong Kong 10" B) Blouse in short, box style. Collarless, with rounded neckl… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Royal Lynne
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Vest and Pants

Description: Ensemble consisting of a vest and pants. The vest is of wool,with a scoop-neck and with 5 hook-and-eye closures down center front. It is covered in sewn-on black sequins, and has a 1" border of orange, white and gold beads with gold trim at neckline, front opening, hem, and armholes. On the front and back of the vest are 3" diamond shapes formed of the same beads. The white and orange beads are plastic. The vest is fully lined in black fabric. Labels in vest: "Valentina LTD / RN 34435 / M… more
Date: 1979
Creator: Valentina Ltd.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Evening dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with bead detailing. V-neckline in front creating the halter, with pieces draped from halter down and out to sides. The entire bodice is finely pleated and gathered, and has beaded panels which creates an empire waist. The beaded panels vary from narrow at center front to wide at sides, and meet at center back. The beading is white and silver beaded horizontal stripes on a mauve background. The skirt is formed by the chiffon being gathered into the … more
Date: 1975?
Creator: Victoria Royal Ltd.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day dress

Description: A) Dress of green silk printed with abstract purple and red flowers. Shirt waist style, knee-length or slightly below. Long sleeves with single button cuffs. CF opening with 5 hidden buttons in placket. Patch pocket on either breast. Fairly full skirt, gathered into natural waistline. Slit pockets at hip seams. Unlined. Designer's label: "Casi" Content/care/origin label: "100% silk / Dry Clean Only / Made in Hong Kong" Size: "8" B) Belt. Narrow belt of same fabric with elongated rectangular s… more
Date: 1990
Creator: Casi
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Fan

Description: Folding fan of cockade type. Red metal handle embossed with birds and flowering vines. The pleated paper fans forms a full circle. One side printed with a scene of a long-tailed bird (Phoenix?) sitting amid flowering branches with gold background. Reverse is printed with a scene of two birds flying over flowering branches. Marked in metal of handle: "Midget Fan / No. 104" and "Made in Hong Kong".
Date: 195X
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded handbag

Description: Handbag of woven translucent gray and black beads with three rows of matching beaded fringe. Double handles of twisted matching beads; zipper closure. Lined in gray synthetic fabric. Tag: Hand Made / in / Hong Kong Measurements: Width: 7 1/2" Height: 7" without handle Height: 11 1/2" with handle Depth: 1/2"
Date: 1960/1969
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Embroidered dress

Description: A) Dress of off-white organdy with orange and white embroidery and appliques. Orange and white circles are appliquéd and orange flowers with pearl detail is embroidered. Jewel neckline, sheer neck and upper back, sleeveless with squared armholes, dress lined in white from bustline to hem, full length gathered skirt at high waist. CB zip closure with hook and eye at neck. Bodice lined in white satin and skirt lined in yellow. 26" waist. Designer's label at inside back: "Elinor Simmons / For / M… more
Date: 1968/1973
Creator: Simmons, Elinor
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Trench Coat

Description: Trench coat of brown vinyl. Pointed collar. Knee-length or slightly longer. Long sleeves with translucent, brown plastic button on cuff. Single breasted with closure of nine matching buttons. Two patch pockets at front hips. Diamond motif of stitching and small vinyl diamonds at yoke and pockets. Back yoke of coat lined in dark yellow fabric; balance of coat unlined, showing orange cotton knit backing of vinyl. Designer label on inside right of opening: "Ginessa / Made in / British Crown Colo… more
Date: 1979/1980
Creator: Ginessa
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day dress

Description: Dress of black wool crepe. Full length; long sleeves with zippered cuffs. Inserted, elasticized waist gives blouse effect. Skirt is constructed with black lace inserts at hips under bodice panel. Rounded neckline. Center back zipper. Designer's label: "Norma Walters / New York / Made in Hong Kong" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label. B) Detachable collar of black silk with silver lace-like pattern; bordered in black and silver bugle beads. Bu… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Walters, Norma
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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