Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion Collectionhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TXFC/browse/?q=&amp;t=fulltext&amp;sort=title&amp;fq=dc_type:physical-object&fq=str_year:19212024-03-09T07:18:51-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion CollectionNeiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 4, 1956-19592024-03-09T07:18:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293040/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293040/"><img alt="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 4, 1956-1959" title="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 4, 1956-1959" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293040/small/"/></a></p><p>Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.</p>Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 3, 1953-19562024-03-09T07:18:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293039/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293039/"><img alt="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 3, 1953-1956" title="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 3, 1953-1956" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293039/small/"/></a></p><p>Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.</p>Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 1, 1905-19482024-03-09T07:18:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293037/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293037/"><img alt="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 1, 1905-1948" title="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 1, 1905-1948" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293037/small/"/></a></p><p>Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.</p>Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-19522024-03-09T07:18:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293038/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293038/"><img alt="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952" title="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293038/small/"/></a></p><p>Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.</p>Sculptural skirt2024-03-09T07:18:36-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293024/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293024/"><img alt="Sculptural skirt" title="Sculptural skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293024/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt of black wool/nylon blend and black polyester; ankle-length. Attached, knee-length underskirt lining of black cupro. Top portion of skirt is straight skirt style with darts; at about hip-length the skirt is black net that folds under at the hem to create a bubble skirt. Left side zipper with button and loop closure at top.</p>Mixed materials ensemble2024-03-09T07:18:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293023/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293023/"><img alt="Mixed materials ensemble" title="Mixed materials ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293023/small/"/></a></p><p>A: Top of alternating panels of blue cable knit and brown sheer silk embellished with scrolling pattern in blue vevelt. Ribbed knit collar in alternating sections at rounded high neck, scarf of self attached at left through to back right at neck. Long sleeves; right sleeve is cable knit with a ribbed knit cuff, left sleeve is sheer brown and blue velvet patterning with blue velvet cuff. Peplum waist.
B: Wrap skirt of sheer brown with scrolling pattern of blue velvet. Border of blue velvet at bottom and side edges. Ribbon belted closure. Unlined.</p>Tulle evening dress2024-03-09T07:18:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293021/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293021/"><img alt="Tulle evening dress" title="Tulle evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293021/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress with strapless bodice of draped black silk taffeta to hips, center back zipper (broken), skirt of two tiers (one cocktail length and one full length) of layers of black, light pink, and off-white or cream tulle or netting; interior bodice with boning and bust cups and zipper. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, P16, 6.</p>Red evening dress2024-03-09T07:18:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293022/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293022/"><img alt="Red evening dress" title="Red evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293022/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of of dark red taffeta with small black dots and background floral ikat pattern in black, strapless with gathering at neckline to simulate one side of a bow, draped bodice with angled darts at bust line, pleats at right side hip, fit and flare silhouette with slight train, side invisible zipper, fully lined in red silk, corset bodice inside in light brown, with boning and zipper. Label: Oscar de la Renta F10 8</p>Lace dress2024-03-09T07:18:32-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293020/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293020/"><img alt="Lace dress" title="Lace dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293020/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of white silk with light green and black floral motifs overlaid with black cotton floral lace embellished with beading and sequins throughout, v-shaped sweetheart neckline, sleeveless, princess seams, natural waistline, a-line skirt, center back black invisible zipper, lined in white polyester-silk blend.</p>Floral dress2024-03-09T07:18:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293018/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293018/"><img alt="Floral dress" title="Floral dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293018/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of a variety of red and black fabrics with floral motifs. Bodice with round neckline, sleeveless, tucks at three points at the neckline, vertical waist darts, bodice of red and black brocade with oversize poppy motif and the edges of flowers with fly fringe (suggesting flowers woven as supplemental weft), natural waistline, center back invisible zipper. Skirt styled as though center front features large inverted box pleat but instead is a wrap with a generous overlap of fabric, skirt fabric is polyester-silk blend organza with abstract or impressionist black and red poppy motif complementing bodice pattern, with fabric from right side seam and under the wrap featuring surface design with beading, scattered sequins, embroidery, and three-dimensional flowers resembling carnations made of gathered netting and tulle, fully lined in black silk. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, S19, 6.</p>Embroidered dress2024-03-09T07:18:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293019/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293019/"><img alt="Embroidered dress" title="Embroidered dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293019/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress and belt.
a) Cocktail dress of red silk faille with machine embroidered floral motifs (in pinks, greens, yellows, reds, white, and blue) throughout skirt with a few vines reaching onto bodice, jewel neckline, full set-in short sleeves, center front hidden button placket covering red round buttons from middle of skirt to neckline, vertical darts from waistline to bust, natural waistline, darts from waistline down full tea-length skirt, pockets at side seams, fully lined in red silk. Label: Oscar de la Renta, R19, 10.
b) Narrow belt covered in self fabric with hidden metal hardware/punched holes and self-covered loop on underside of belt</p>Floral dress2024-03-09T07:18:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293017/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293017/"><img alt="Floral dress" title="Floral dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293017/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Evening dress of black organza with large-scale woven floral pattern of gladiolus and other flowers in blue, pink, red, purple, and white with green leaves throughout, jewel neckline, long set-in sleeves, sweetheart illusion neckline created by tan boned inner bodice, natural waist, full circle skirt, back invisible zipper closure, lined in light tan, black net petticoat with crinoline hem. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, size 14, R19
b) Tie belt of wide dark green satin ribbon (worn tied in front)</p>Dress of novelty weave2024-03-09T07:18:27-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293014/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293014/"><img alt="Dress of novelty weave" title="Dress of novelty weave" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293014/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of bulky black and white woven wool. Below knee length; long set-in sleeves with zipper closure at wrists. Dress is accented at rounded neckline, angled welt pockets, hemline, waistline and down center front with black and white running stitch yarn applied border trim. Center back zipper closure with two hook & eyes at neckline. Backed in black polyester blend; lined in black synthetic.
Union label and size/style tags at center back of lining near hem.</p>Houndstooth skirt2024-03-09T07:18:27-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293015/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293015/"><img alt="Houndstooth skirt" title="Houndstooth skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293015/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt of black and white wool houndstooth. Below knee length; slightly A-lined. Kick pleat at center back seam. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar on 1.5" waistband. Lined in black fabric.
Designer's label: "Bill Blass"</p>Magna cape and Chug pants2024-03-09T07:18:27-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293016/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293016/"><img alt="Magna cape and Chug pants" title="Magna cape and Chug pants" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293016/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Magna charro cape of black wool blend. Side shoulder panels with mariachi inspired, hand cut and sewn silver leather fretwork details. Patch pockets with matching triangular leather fretwork details in bottom corner. V-shaped neckline. Lined in synthetic black satin.
Designer label: Carla Fernández
B) Chuj trousers of black linen/viscose blend. Styled as a long rectangular panel which passes between the legs and ties at the waist with long straps extending from the ends of the waistband.
Designer label: Carla Fernández</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:18:26-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293013/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293013/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293013/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of dark gray ribbed wool in surplice, wrap style. Closes on left of bodice with three brown plastic shank button stamped “Fendi” inside an arrow. Street length; long dolman sleeves with closure of two matching buttons at cuff. When closed, dress forms a basque waistline. Asymmetric neckline. Modified continental pockets at sides. Unlined; lightly padded shoulders.
Designer's label: "Roma / Fendi 365 / by Conir"
Size and content/care (illegible) tags at base of designer label.</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:18:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293012/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293012/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293012/small/"/></a></p><p>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. Button closure at center front.
C) Detachable ascot style necktie of black velvet. Strap closes with hook & eye at center back.</p>Skirt2024-03-09T07:18:22-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293011/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293011/"><img alt="Skirt" title="Skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293011/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt of black velvet. A-line with pleats stitched down until opening up 9” below waistband. Secured at left side with hidden zipper and button at waistband.
Designer's label at center back waistband: “Albert Nipon”
Retailer's label: “Neiman Marcus”
Care label “82% Rayon / 18% Silk / Made in Hong Kong / Size 12 / Dry Clean”</p>Shirtwaist dress2024-03-09T07:18:21-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293008/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293008/"><img alt="Shirtwaist dress" title="Shirtwaist dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293008/small/"/></a></p><p>Shirt dress of reddish-brown ultra-suede with round collar and long button placket down front-center. Patch pocket at left bust. Long sleeves with 2" cuffs with button closure and shoulder pads. 12" slit from hem at center-front.
Designer's Label: "Blassport"
Fabric label: "Skinner Ultra Suede Fabric" (Skinner is a textile company)
"6"
b) Belt tie of self-suede is 1.25" wide and 44" in length.</p>Sequin jacket2024-03-09T07:18:21-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293009/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293009/"><img alt="Sequin jacket" title="Sequin jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293009/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening jacket of black silk with sequin decoration. Hip length jacket with long sleeves, High, rounded collar with two hook-and-eyes just below throat, and center front opening with 9 hidden snaps and two hook-and-eyes. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and cf opening heavily beaded/sequined in gold and copper with small Paisley forms in green and blue/gray chain stitch embroidery. Body of jacket decorated in large blocks of overlapping sequins in iridescent purple, iridescent dark green, and black sequins. Torso lined in black silk; sleeves unlined.
Designer's label at inside back collar: “Naeem Khan / Riazee / Nights”;
Retailer's label at inside back collar: “Neiman Marcus”;
Content/Origin label at inside back collar: “Suzarilla / Pure Silk Garments / with silk lining / Made in India”
Size label at inside back collar: "8"
With small plastic bag of spare sequins/beads.</p>Cocktail ensemble2024-03-09T07:18:21-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293010/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293010/"><img alt="Cocktail ensemble" title="Cocktail ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293010/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail ensemble of purple chiffon with gold lamé.
A) Blouse has long purple chiffon bishop sleeves with gold lamé in abstract floral pattern; bound cuffs have self-covered button and snap closure. Body of blouse is of silk with orange abstract dots and gold lamé with purple abstract wave design. Rounded neckline and armseyes are trimmed in purple rope braid. Shirring at center front hemline and pleating at center back hemline. Center back closure of five self-covered buttons and loops. Unlined; shoulder pads.
Designer's label at center back seam: "Bill Blass"
Size "4" tag at center back seam.
B) Skirt is of same material as the body of the blouse. Knee length with elastic waistband.
Retailer's label at left side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
Union label, cleaning instructions and size "6" tags at center back seam.</p>Wool coat2024-03-09T07:18:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293007/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293007/"><img alt="Wool coat" title="Wool coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293007/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of black textured wool in a pattern of wide herringbone stripes. Two patch pockets at left and right bust and two flap pockets (unopened) at hips. Turndown collar; long sleeves with 3" rolled cuffs with rounded vent at outside. Closure of five brass buttons with V logo encircled by laurel leaves; 21" center back vent. Fully lined in black synthetic.
Designer Label: Valentino / V / Miss V / Made in Italy / Fabrique en Itale</p>Patterned dress2024-03-09T07:18:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293005/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293005/"><img alt="Patterned dress" title="Patterned dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293005/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dress of dark red cotton with red, purple, and black pattern; high, round neckline with a notch at center-front; long, full sleeves with gathering at shoulder and at 1 inch cuff; brown button on each cuff; shoulder pads; shift silhouette with side pockets at hip; mid-calf length; lined in black silk; center-back zip closure.
Designer Label: Pauline Trigere
B) Scarf of self fabric; rectangular: 53in 8in</p>Maternity bathing suit2024-03-09T07:18:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293006/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293006/"><img alt="Maternity bathing suit" title="Maternity bathing suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293006/small/"/></a></p><p>Maternity swimsuit of navy polyester with delicate dot and leafy vine print; two-piece:
A) Top of navy polyester print with a white band with blue print across the front, above bust, with spaghetti straps of self-fabric that tie in a bow at top of shoulders; navy portion is elasticized around the top-back and falls loosely to lower hips; inner bust support lining with strap that hooks in back.
B) Brief style bottoms of navy print polyester, elasticized at leg holes and at natural waist; lined at crotch.</p>Silk ensemble2024-03-09T07:18:18-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293004/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293004/"><img alt="Silk ensemble" title="Silk ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293004/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of black silk.
A) Shirt of black silk with shirt collar and notched lapel; horizontal pleats around middle; silk chiffon over shoulders and top back 3/4 cuff sleeves; floor length sash tie at back; 6 self-covered buttons down front. Designer label at center back; Size, care and authenticity labels at left side seam. Size 42.
B) Pants of self fabric; straight wide leg with finished edge and fringe; slant pockets at sides and two faux welt pockets at back. Designer label at center back; Size, care and authenticity labels at right side seam. Size 42.</p>Bathing suit2024-03-09T07:18:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293002/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293002/"><img alt="Bathing suit" title="Bathing suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293002/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece bathing suit of black, white, yellow, blue, and red Lycra.
(a) Blouson top of black, white, yellow, blue, and red Lycra; right half is black with white polka dots and left side has white, red, yellow, and blue stripes; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; partially lined in nude Lycra.
(b) Brief bottoms of black Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch.
(c-d) Straps</p>Bathing suit2024-03-09T07:18:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293003/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293003/"><img alt="Bathing suit" title="Bathing suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293003/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece bathing suit of navy, white, and gold Lycra.
(a) Blouson top of navy Lycra with a white and gold floral pattern; two inch band of flowers along top; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; partially lined in nude Lycra.
(b) Brief bottoms of navy Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch.
(c-d) Straps</p>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:18:14-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293000/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293000/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293000/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of black acetate/rayon velvet and polyester satin. Knee length; wide, square neckline. Velvet bodice with waist darts and asymmetrical bottom edge; boning along princess seams. Long sleeves with gathered puffs at shoulders taper to wrists. A-line skirt of black polyester satin has attached bow positioned vertically on left side. Center back zipper. Fully lined in black fabrics; skirt lining has attached underskirt of black tulle.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa:
Union label with designer label.
Content/care/size tag at left armscye.</p>Bathing suit2024-03-09T07:18:14-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293001/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293001/"><img alt="Bathing suit" title="Bathing suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293001/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece bathing suit of blue, black, and white Lycra.
a) Blouson-style top with alternating curved diagonal stripes of blue with black polka dots, white with black polka dots, and black with blue polka dots; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; thin band of black with blue dots along bottom; partially lined in nude Lycra.
b) Brief bottoms of Lycra with black with blue polka dots; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch.
c-d) Straps</p>Formal coat2024-03-09T07:18:11-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292999/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292999/"><img alt="Formal coat" title="Formal coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292999/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of brown and tan herringbone wool. Frock-style, flared to knee, with notched collar. One row of double-breasted buttons at waist. Square patch pockets at hip. Two-piece sleeves with turn-back cuffs. Front and back princess seams, back vent, back waist seam angles up to a point at CB. Brown silk lining.
Labels: "Valentino / Made in Italy"; evidence of removed label.</p>Ombre evening ensemble2024-03-09T07:18:10-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292997/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292997/"><img alt="Ombre evening ensemble" title="Ombre evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292997/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening coat ensemble.
A) Coat of red, black and purple silk embroidery in an extra-large paisley design. Band collar; full-length; half length sleeves. Red silk lining.
Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta"
B) Skirt of graduating pattern of light and dark purple sequins. Full-length with a slight train. Dark purple sequins at waist; 1" waistband. Medium purple sequins around hips and calves; light purple sequins around knees and ankles. Left size zipper closure; purple chiffon lining.
Designer's label at inner waistband: "Oscar de la Renta"</p>Evening ensemble2024-03-09T07:18:10-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292998/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292998/"><img alt="Evening ensemble" title="Evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292998/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of black silk
a) jacket has painted collar with black decorative trim; no closure; hip length; unfitted with balloon hem created by turning hem up 11" with an elastic edge to gather fullness; long sleeves tucked into large one-button turn-back cuffs with black decorative trim; unlined
b) full-length skirt; 12 gores flare from knee; side zipper; 2 25" pieces of fabric doubled over and sewn into each seam
c) shirt has sheer bodice and sleeves; pointed collar; rounded peplum is hip length; 4 buttons at CF on bodice; 2 buttons at CF on collar stand; long sleeves tuck into large one button cuffs
d) pants are silk satin; 1½" waistband with side button; side zipper; top-stitching down front crease of legs; slit pockets are angled; unlined</p>Skirt ensemble2024-03-09T07:18:09-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292996/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292996/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292996/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of black wool with pink, green, yellow, and blue square print.
A) Jacket with convertible collar; 8 fisheye darts; 2-piece sleeves; 2 flap pockets in front.
Designer's Label at inside back neck: "Bill Blass"
Retailer's label at inside back neck: "Neiman-Marcus"
ILGWU label at inside left seam: "921367"
Size label at inside left seam: "10".
B) Skirt, floor length; CF seam; 1" waistband;
Size label: "10"
Direction label: "Front"
C) Blouse of pink silk knit; bishop sleeves gather into 3" cuffs; Self tie at neck.
Size label at inner left: "10"
D) Belt - On individual record, housed in box for preservation</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:18:07-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292995/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292995/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292995/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of off-white wool knit. Below knee length. V-shaped yoke with asymmetrical turndown collar; large gold-tone metal Coco Chanel shank button on collar and 3 smaller matching buttons on yoke. Two front diagonal welt pockets with flaps. Long modified dolman sleeves on dropped shoulders with 3" folded cuff and three matching gold-tone buttons. Princess seam at back. Center back closure of 5 cream colored plastic buttons under placket with snap and two matching gold-tone buttons on collar; collar folds over buttons and secures with second set of buttonholes. Lined in cream silk jacquard with CC logo; shoulder pads.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel / Boutique"</p>Black ensemble2024-03-09T07:18:06-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292993/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292993/"><img alt="Black ensemble" title="Black ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292993/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Jacket of black polyester ; long sleeves with three buttons on each cuff and vent; princess seams; black lining; b) Skirt of black polyester; waistband; black lining; knee-length; c) belt of black patent leather.</p>Dress2024-03-09T07:18:06-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292994/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292994/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292994/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black rayon. Bishop sleeves gathered with elastic at wrists; floor length; elastic at waistline and neckline; long fringe around neckline. Back hook and eye closure. Two pockets. Thread belt loops at waist, over elastic.</p>Sportswear ensemble2024-03-09T07:18:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292992/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292992/"><img alt="Sportswear ensemble" title="Sportswear ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292992/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit and scarves.
A) Jacket of black wool knit; round neck; double breasted; waist length; non-working buttons; straight sleeves; zipper at center back; lined; shoulder pads.
B) Skirt of black wool with one inch waist band; double-breasted style with four gold buttons; straight to knee; back has vent; four darts; back zipper;
Union label.
C) Scarf of purple wool; rectangle shape.
D) Scarf of red silk with paisley design.</p>Jacket2024-03-09T07:18:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292990/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292990/"><img alt="Jacket" title="Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292990/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of loosely woven black and white check with accents of burgundy red and black stripe. Standing collar. Asymmetrical front fastening. Black plastic buttons. Flap pocket at left chest; long sleeves. Vents at side seams.
Designer's label at inside back collar: "Tregea / Tregea Bevan"; "Hand Wash / Warm Separately / Drip Dry / Or / Dry Clean"
Size label at inside back collar: "S"</p>Black jacket2024-03-09T07:18:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292991/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292991/"><img alt="Black jacket" title="Black jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292991/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of black wool with notch collar; long sleeves slits at cuff; back waisted yoke with gather piping and bow
Designer Label: Betty Rose</p>Woven blouse2024-03-09T07:18:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292989/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292989/"><img alt="Woven blouse" title="Woven blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292989/small/"/></a></p><p>Shirt of striped and checked black, burgundy red, and white loosely material. Standing collar. Fasten CF with 10 black plastic buttons. Waistline pointed front and back. Very wide but very short sleeves.
Designer's label at inside back collar: "Tregea / Tregea Bevan"; "Hand Wash / Warm Separately / Drip Dry / Or / Dry Clean"
Size label at inside back collar: "S"</p>Dress and stole2024-03-09T07:18:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292988/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292988/"><img alt="Dress and stole" title="Dress and stole" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292988/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dress in red and green plaid; strapless; boning in CF and side seams only; waist seam; skirt pleats at CF, CB, and side seams; one large round patch pocket on front right side of skirt that gathers into a band at the lip of pocket; the skirt is full and cut on the bias with a red lining underlayer; the bodice is cut on the straight grain and has a gathered panel over the bust and a pleated band just under and along the side of the bust; CB zipper;
B) matching belt;
C) matching wrap with wool yarn fringe on the ends.</p>Skirt suit2024-03-09T07:18:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292987/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292987/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292987/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of navy blue wool twill and navy blue and white houndstooth check.
A) Jacket has fronts of the check and everything else is of the navy blue. V-neck with pointed collar applied, single breasted closing with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes, neckline and front trimmed with a piping of red wool, princess seams, long sleeves with pointed turn-back cuffs, fully lined.
Designer label: Curry's / Chicago
B) Skirt straight-line, side zipper, kick pleat at back hem.</p>Evening coat2024-03-09T07:17:58-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292985/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292985/"><img alt="Evening coat" title="Evening coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292985/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening coat of black and white satin. Approx. knee-length, with gently rounded V neckline, and center front opening with no closures. Modified "cocoon coat", with a full cut and no fit. 3/4 or slightly longer sleeves with broad cuff with large circular black braid covered non-functional button on each, the button covering a hidden snap. Diagonally set welt pockets at front hips. Lined in cream satin, which gives slight "piped" effect to outer edges.
Designer's label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass"
Evidence of large removed tag below designer's label.</p>Skirt2024-03-09T07:17:58-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292986/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292986/"><img alt="Skirt" title="Skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292986/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt of navy blue crinkled wool, with elastic waist, long yoke and deep ruffle.
Designer Label: Romeo Gigli</p>Skirt ensemble2024-03-09T07:17:57-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292983/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292983/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292983/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit, with
a) jacket of black wool, deep v-neck, double-breasted seams with single button closure, straight sleeves
b) a-line skirt of purple, green and black striped wool; pleated
c) Belt of black imitation reptile skin pattern with tan leather backing</p>Wool suit2024-03-09T07:17:57-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292984/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292984/"><img alt="Wool suit" title="Wool suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292984/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of black wool with woven shiny material that provides shimmer; a) jacket of self; fully lined; black beading on cuffs; collarless style; five faux black buttons in the front with snaps underneath; b) straight skirt of self; black satin waistband.</p>Plaid suit2024-03-09T07:17:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292982/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292982/"><img alt="Plaid suit" title="Plaid suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292982/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit ensemble of bulky knit navy and white in a check pattern:
A) Jacket in boxy cut; double breasted. Row of three large pearl with navy border buttons on each side of front. Flap pockets at hip; three pearl buttons at cuff. Navy knit trim at edge of cuffs, pocket flaps, lapel, hem. Lined with navy.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta"
"Made / In U.S.A."
Retailer's label at left side near waist: "Neiman Marcus"
Size tag: "10"
Care tag
B) Skirt of same fabric. Knee-length, wrap-around style, with navy blue/black band along opening edge and hem. Narrow waistband, with belt loops of same material as banding. Lined in dark navy blue/black silk(?).
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta"
"Made / In U.S.A."
Side labels:
"10"
Care label
Union label.
C) Blouse of dark navy blue silk(?) Waist-length, long sleeves with 2" French cuffs and large pearl and gold cufflinks. Center front opening with pin-tuck pleats and drawn-work concealing 6 circular navy blue buttons. Unlined.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta"
"Made / in U.S.A."
At left side seam:
Care label
"10"
Style label.
Union Label.
D) Belt for skirt. Very narrow, of dark navy blue/black snakeskin with horseshoe shaped covered buckle. Backed with navy/black leather.
No marks on belt.</p>Evening dress2024-03-09T07:17:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292981/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292981/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292981/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black fabric and black chiffon. Skirt is floor length and bias cut; upper bodice is of black chiffon and silver seed beads in an organic/leaf design; upper bodice has sequin and bead border dividing bodice from skirt. Same border at neckline and bottom of long, beaded chiffon sleeves. At bottom of bodice border curves down slightly in back, at front comes up to a slight point in center; below point at center front bodice bottom, the skirt forms a pleat with two tucks on each side at center front. Back bodice has keyhole opening from neck to bottom of bodice; back neck closes with one hook and eye. Center back zipper from border at bottom of bodice down. Bodice lined with chiffon; skirt lined with lining fabric.</p>Crepe dress2024-03-09T07:17:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292980/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292980/"><img alt="Crepe dress" title="Crepe dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292980/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black wool crepe. Floor length, with long black velvet raglan sleeves with 2" zipper at cuffs and shoulder pads. Round open plunging neckline with 12" slit at center front from neck down, with single button at neck, the neckline trimmed in velvet. Four-inch fringe at hem. Pockets in side seams. Lined in black crepe. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; Size (8); "Made in Italy";</p>Velvet dress2024-03-09T07:17:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292979/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292979/"><img alt="Velvet dress" title="Velvet dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292979/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of multi-colored velvets. The floor-length dress has an empire waist and bell-shaped long sleeves. The upper, bodice, section is made of a sheer, multi-colored fabric woven with bands of gold thread. Over the bodice is applied sections of burnout velvet in various colors, forming bands running up the bodice, over the shoulders, and down the back, another band forming a 1" high collar, and as 2" bands around each wrist. The sections are bordered in gold cording. The lower, skirt, section is of green velvet printed in browns, greens, and gold in an abstract geometric/organic design. Fully lined in green silk(?). Center back zipper from neckline to just above waist. Three hook-and-loop closures on collar.
Designer label sewn alongside zipper at shoulder-blade height at right: "Ronald Amey / New York".
Evidence of removed label at inside, center front of dress below neckline.</p>