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Pillbox Hat

Description: Pillbox hat of royal blue velvet. The low, cylindrical crown has a flattened top with a self-covered domed button at top center, and one large horizontal "tuck" around the side forming two sections. The whole is overlaid with a navy blue net veil. Lined in black, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Maker's label inside: "Arlington / Hats / Dallas"
Date: 1959
Creator: Arlington Hats
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Blouse

Description: Blouse of dark brown silk with printed plaid grid of lighter brown and white square pattern. Sleeveless with center front closure of 5 self-covered buttons and covered buttonholes reinforced with snaps at top and bottom. Jewel neckline. Unlined with folded hem.
Date: 1959
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cocktail dress and coat ensemble of black silk brocade in chrysanthemum design. A) Cocktail dress in shift style of black silk brocade. Slightly fitted in front with wide flaring back. Rounded neckline. Sleeveless with wide openings and bows of self at top of shoulders. V- shaped back with center closure of hook & eye and snaps. Knee length. Unlined. B) Matching coat of black silk brocade. Knee length; elbow length dolman sleeves. Notched collar. Center front closure of hook & eye at gathere… more
Date: August 1959
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of red and black satin brocade with underskirt and cummerbund. a) Dress of red and black satin brocade. Bateau neckline with elbow length raglan sleeves with underarm diamond insert. Gathered waist with left side zipper. Cocktail length. Bodice lined in black acetate and skirt is unlined. Facing is hand basted. b) Underskirt. Black silk upper with matching brocade false skirt. Centered back zipper. Narrow waistband. c) Cummerbund of matching red and black satin brocade. Unline… more
Date: 1959
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Velvet handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of soprarizzo velvet in green and purple with black leather trim. Center front design resembling the sun; single handle of black leather. Rectangular frame is covered in black leather. Central slide plunger closure with pull tab and two side rectangular slide plunger closures (slide to outside edge of bag to open). Lining of black leather with two patch pockets and one zipper pocket. Designer stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta" / Of Camerino Measurements: Width: 10 1/2" … more
Date: 1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of red, pink, green, and orange large floral print organdy; V-neck front; 8 self-fabric buttons down CF; waistline seam; gathered asymmetrical ruffle at bottom of long skirt; half-length sleeves with ruffled hems; pink lining.
Date: 1959
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pillbox Hat

Description: Hat of black straw. Styled as a pillbox, the low crown is cylindrical with a flattened top. The crown sits within a second "layer" of crown, which curves under and forms an inner ring which sits on the head, leaving the outer edge of the crown somewhat cantilevered. At the front of the hat, between the outer and inner edges of the crown, is a bow of the same black straw. The hat is lined in black fabric, with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon at inside base of inner crown. A small … more
Date: 1959
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pumps

Description: Pumps of deep brown alligator leather. The shoes are designed with pointed toes, rounded at tips. The high, modified French heels taper from top to bottom, flaring slightly at base. Designer's stamp in both shoes: "Design par / Evins ... à Paris" Handwritten maker's notation in each: "FR 131A / 7AA" Handwritten notation: "#41821"
Date: 1959
Creator: Evins, David
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cloche

Description: Cloche hat of tan milan straw. The high crown is slightly dished, and narrows to brim, with wide band of tan/very pale green grosgrain ribbon at base with large "bow" at side. The straw brim is down-turned. The crown has an inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Roger Heim / Made in France Paris", and retailer's ribbon sewn just above designer's label: "Made in France for / Neiman-Marcus".
Date: 1959
Creator: Heim, Roger
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hooped petticoat

Description: Hooped petticoat of rayon net. Full length with four hooped tiers. Rayon waistband with button closure. Label: "Hoops! My Dear / by I. & M. Co." Content/care/size on reverse.
Date: 1959
Creator: Hoops! My Dear
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Heeled sandals

Description: Heels of white and brown leather. Ankle strap with gold buckle, with straps of leather creating the vamp. Measurements: L: 20 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 5 cm. Heel: 10.5 cm, 4 inches Left and Right shoe: "CHARLES JOURDAN / PARIS / Made in France"
Date: 1959/1976
Creator: Jourdan, Charles
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather shoes

Description: Shoes of black patent leather, Mary Jane style, with square toe box, low narrow strap of self, block heel, red inner. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 8 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 5.5cm (2 1/4 in.) Markings L&R: "Charles Jourdan / Paris"
Date: 1959/1965
Creator: Jourdan, Charles
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sandals

Description: Sandals of black leather, d'orsay style, round open toe, shaped wide strap across vamp, slingback style with large gold tone buckle, low stacked heel. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 9 cm. H: 10 cm. Heel: 3.5 cm, 1.5 inches markings L&R: "Charles Jourdan / mad in italy / styled by Adriano Fosi"
Date: 1959/1965
Creator: Jourdan, Charles
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Silk pumps

Description: Pumps of black silk with lucite and rhinestone half-ball on vamp. heel trim Measurements: L: 22.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 10 cm Heel: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) Size: 4 1/2 Markings L&R: "Christian Jordan / Paris"
Date: 1959/1965
Creator: Jourdan, Charles
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Slippers

Description: Red velvet flat slipper with brocade; fringed tassel. Measurements: L: 27 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 6.5 cm. Heel: 1 cm, 1/2 inch
Date: 1959/1965
Creator: Jourdan, Charles
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Velvet slippers

Description: Pink and black print evening slippers; pointed toe and sling heel. Measurements: L: 22.5 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 8.5 cm. not including strap Heel; 7.5 cm, 3 inches Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "Christian Dior"
Date: 1959/1965
Creator: Jourdan, Charles
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Description: Ensemble. A) Brown sheath dress of lace with floral motif, heavily hand beaded with tiny brown beads. Mid-length, scooped neckline, deeper in back. Sleeveless, with narrow straps. Slightly shaped hem. Inner brown satin lining sheath. Design house's label inside: "Mingolini Gugenheim / Piazza di Spagna 9-91- Roma" B) Brown sheer organza coat, mid-length, shawl collar, center front opening fastened by belt. mid-length sleeves. Leather belt built into waistline, covered with organza, the… more
Date: 1959
Creator: Mingolini Gugenheim
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Picture hat

Description: Picture hat of finely woven black straw. The low, domed crown has a 1" black velvet hatband. The wide, circular brim is edged in a narrow band of black velvet and is overlaid by black tulle. Trimmed at the front with a cluster of artificial flowers of pinks and peach silk organza and velvet, and sprigs of smaller flowers. Unlined; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer's label inside: "Model / Mr. Iaan / Vancouver, B.C.", with a tiny artificial violet blossom attached to top of label.
Date: 1959
Creator: Mr. Iaan
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sheath dress

Description: Day dress of white linen in sheath-style. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Closure at back neckline with two "caviar buttons," large domed buttons covered in small round white beads and bound buttonholes. Belt of self fabric is attached to dress and also trimmed with two "caviar buttons" and bound buttonholes. Lined in cream colored silk. Combined retailer and designer label at side seam hem:"Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".
Date: Autumn 1959
Creator: Norell, Norman
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day Dress

Description: (A) 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" … more
Date: 1959
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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