Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion Collectionhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TXFC/browse/?start=10&fq=str_location_country:France&display=list2024-03-09T07:17:03-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion CollectionFeather 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>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>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>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 dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://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>Day dress2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292900/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292900/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292900/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress in orange wool knit. Knee-length. Six circular gold-colored, basket weave buttons on front top stitched seam. Decorative orange cord "tie" below wide, pointed collar with reeded, gold-colored spherical terminal beads. Short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is A-lined with pleats coming from waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and 2 hook & loops on collar. Lined in orange silk crepe.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior - New York Inc."
Retailer's label below designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292904/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292904/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292904/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk brocade with a wide portrait collar and plunging V'ed back neckline; short kimono sleeves cut with wedge shaped gussets; centerback opening secured with five tailored buttonholes and five covered shank buttons supplemented with two hook&eyes at the point of the back neckline; hook&eyes are disguised with a drooping looped bow; horizontal empire seam at bust level with draped fullness over the bust; semi-full, bell shaped, knee-length skirt with deep, turned, bound hem; skirt is darted through the waist, boned inner bodice/bustier of matching black silk brocade; centerback zipper closure with a black silk faille placket secured at the top and bottom with hook&eyes; inner bodice is lined in black silk crepe chiffon; black grosgrain waist stay secured with a single hook&eye; attached, gored, knee-length, black horsehair petticoat with black silk lining. Label located inside right sideseam of bodice lining.</p>Dress ensemble2024-02-15T11:07:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280705/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280705/"><img alt="Dress ensemble" title="Dress ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280705/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress and jacket.
A: Dress of color blocked polyester/cotton blend; at front, tan brown bodice, red skirt, vertical bands of black at sides, and horizontal band of black at waist. At back, black bodice and red skirt. Sleeveless; center back zipper closure. Interior lining of black polyester.
B: Jacket of red polyester/cotton blend. Collared, long sleeves with three-inch cuffs. Center front closure with three round red buttons of self and hidden snaps. Attached short belt at waistline ties into an short knot attached to the jacket at center back.</p>Evening bustier2024-02-15T11:06:57-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280700/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280700/"><img alt="Evening bustier" title="Evening bustier" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280700/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening top of black velvet with black border at top and bottom. Sleeveless; scalloped edges at neckline; zipper with hook-and-eye closure at left side with black bow at base of zipper. Attached interior corset of black with zipper at center back with bar-and-hook closure at bottom of zipper.</p>Black velvet coat2024-02-15T11:06:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280698/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280698/"><img alt="Black velvet coat" title="Black velvet coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280698/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of black velvet with continuous, two-inch black satin border along edges of body; collarless; no closure. Fingertip-length; long, wide sleeves with one-inch black satin cuffs similar to border. Left and right front sides of jacket naturally overlap at center, curving from top of jacket through to the bottom so that the front of the jacket is slightly shorter than the back. Horizontal stitching in two-inch panels creates quilted texture. Black lining; padded shoulders; large interior armholes ending right above natural waist; large interior pockets at left and right follow shape of garment, beginning at about waist-height.</p>Cotton blouse2024-02-15T11:06:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280695/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280695/"><img alt="Cotton blouse" title="Cotton blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280695/small/"/></a></p><p>Top of black cotton. V neckline in front with ruched keyhole at base in rounded yoke sweeps across the top of both sleeves on front and back. At base of yoke on center back there is a circul ruched keyhole that ties at the top; the back is open from the top of this hole to hook-and-eye closure at center of rounded back neckline. Portion beneath yoke on both sides is thin ribbed knit. No lining.</p>Paisley dressing gown2024-02-15T11:06:45-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280693/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280693/"><img alt="Paisley dressing gown" title="Paisley dressing gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280693/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Dressing gown of loosely woven undyed natural cotton with an off-white color, with oversized hand block-printed paisley motifs in red-purple, blue, and yellow. Oversized silhouette, wrap construction, wide kimono sleeves, side seams with pockets, full length. Lined in bright pint silk visible in the oversized sleeves. Label: Christian Dior lingerie, Made in France, Dry Cleaning (in three languages)
b) Tie belt of matching bright pink silk, secured to dressing gown with loops of self.</p>Black cocktail dressBa2024-02-15T11:06:37-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280686/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280686/"><img alt="Black cocktail dressBa" title="Black cocktail dressBa" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280686/small/"/></a></p><p>A: Dress of black viscose, cotton, and silk blend cloque with crinkled embossing. Silhouette has capped sleeves and a dropped waistline followed with a full gathered skirt. Princess seams construct the garment at the center front seam and center back seam with an invisible zipper attached. Label: Balenciaga Edition
B: Belt of black cloque.</p>Brown blazer with peplum2024-02-15T11:06:37-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280687/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280687/"><img alt="Brown blazer with peplum" title="Brown blazer with peplum" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280687/small/"/></a></p><p>Tailored blazer of brown corduroy. Single breasted with notched lapel. Three two-toned, black and brown buttons at center front and on cuffs. Flap pockets and princess seam lines to accentuate the waist.</p>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:06:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280670/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280670/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280670/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt ensemble.
A) Jacket of light gray cotton/rayon/nylon blend with white square pattern in box style. Single breasted with rounded neckline and center front opening in gray fabric with button and loop closure. Long set-in sleeves with gray fabric at hem matching opening of jacket; closure of two buttons matching opening. Side and left breast pocket in welt look gray fabric. Lined in fabric matching blouse.
Designer's label: "André Laug / Roma"
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
B) Skirt of light gray cotton/rayon/nylon blend. Knee length; A-lined. Center back zipper closure with snap and hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in gray synthetic.
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
C) Blouse of off-white silk jacquard with gray square pattern and abstract white jacquard dots. Long sleeves gather into cuffs and close with self-covered button. Opposing knife pleats down center front. Rounded,bound neckline. Center back zipper closure.
Designer's label: "André Laug / Roma"
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
D) Scarf for blouse in matching fabric. Rectangular shape; 7.5" wide.</p>Day dress2024-02-15T11:05:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280644/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280644/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280644/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black silk; waist line; below-knee length; short sleeves; Peter Pan collar and French cuffs of white linen, both removable; 4 black buttons with gold tone lion heads down torso; front opening with swirled cording at edge; centered zipper under left arm.</p>Evening dress2024-02-15T11:05:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280630/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280630/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280630/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of black gazar, velvet and crepe chiffon with belt.
A) Dress: Fitted black velvet main bodice with modified sweetheart neckline. Upper bodice (bust to shoulder) of black silk crepe chiffon scattered with diamond rhinestones. High round neckline with long sleeves. Four snap closures at each wrist. Center back zipper closure with a hook&eye at the neckline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered. full-length skirt of black silk gazar. Inverted 'V' front opening with curved hemline. Bodice fully lined with black silk. Swing stay center back. Interior waist ruffle around the bottom of the bodice. The skirt is piece lined with black organdy. Label stitched over left side seam of bodice lining.
Designer Label: Givenchy / Made in France
Style Number: 99079?
B) Belt: black silk satin ribbon</p>Floral dress2024-02-15T11:05:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280621/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280621/"><img alt="Floral dress" title="Floral dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280621/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dress of large floral printed silk organza. White background with pink, blue, and purple roses and green foliage. Large puffed short sleeves with band at bottom, bodice has large tuck down center front trimmed with tiny self-covered buttons, zipper at center back, peter-pan collar with detachable over-collar of white. Skirt has 4 wide overlapping horizontal tucks about 5 inches below the waist, a 14-inch hem, and is gathered to bodice at waistline. Waistline is trimmed with a purple satin sash with a bow at center front.
Designer's label hidden inside under collar at left: "Chanel / Creations - Paris" "Made in France"
B) separate slip of nude silk(?), full-length.</p>Patterned dress2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280589/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280589/"><img alt="Patterned dress" title="Patterned dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280589/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of polychrome cotton pique print. It is printed with a series of horizontal bands in geometric designs in blues, reds, greens, tan/brown, orange, and purple. The sleeveless dress has a shallow boat neckline in front and deep squared-off neckline at back. The fitted bodice section ends at the natural waist, into which the long skirt is slightly gathered. The front of the skirt has two patch pockets of the same material, with the print matched to disguise the pockets. One of the lower bands of the skirt is embellished with applied non-functional circular gold-colored buttons in the diamond pattern matching the print. The hem of the dress has a 7 cm. wide band horizontal band of red wool trim, from which hangs red wool fringe. The center back zipper closure has a single hook-and-eye at top. Lined in red synthetic fabric.
Designer's label at left of zipper: "Lanvin / Paris New York"
Size label "6" to right of zipper.</p>Changeant silk skirt2024-01-04T20:47:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221069/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221069/"><img alt="Changeant silk skirt" title="Changeant silk skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221069/small/"/></a></p><p>Tapered pencil skirt of two-tone grey and orange silk/cotton blend. Constructed with three panels in front and back. Small slit on front left and back left sides. Left side zipper closure with hook-and-eye at waist. Curved welt pockets at front left and right sides. Lined in grey below 1.75" interior waistband.</p>Puzzle pants ensemble2024-01-04T20:47:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221066/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221066/"><img alt="Puzzle pants ensemble" title="Puzzle pants ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221066/small/"/></a></p><p>Puzzle pants ensemble of metallic silver silk/metal blend.
A: Puzzle pants of metallic silver silk/metal blend.
B: Button-up shirt of metallic silver silk/metal blend. Two-inch banded collar that buttons in front, followed by center-front closure with seven iridescent buttons. Long sleeves with 1.75-inch rectangular cuffs and one-button closure. Two angled, patch pockets at left and right chest.</p>Coat and skirt2024-01-04T20:46:42-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221049/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221049/"><img alt="Coat and skirt" title="Coat and skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221049/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of blue and pink cotton rayon faille.
A) Coat of bright blue cotton/rayon faille with substantial collar and wide long sleeves; welt pockets at sides; straight silhouette; mid-length; buttons of wood down front and one large button at each wrist; lined in pink faille. Designer label with size label at center back, size 40.
B) Skirt of bright pink faille; knee length; pencil skirt has 1 1/2'' waistband and welt pockets at sides; left side zipper closure. Designer, size and care label at center back, size 38.</p>Reptile skin coat and skirt2024-01-04T20:46:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221035/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221035/"><img alt="Reptile skin coat and skirt" title="Reptile skin coat and skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221035/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of off-white and gray reptile skin.
(a) long coat has pointed collar; 10 snaps down center front; 1/2 length raglan sleeves; long strip sewn around armhole seam and down center back; white lining.
(b) knee-length skirt with 1/2" waistband; front and back darts; center back and front seams; back vent; white lining.</p>Pant suit2024-01-04T20:46:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221036/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221036/"><img alt="Pant suit" title="Pant suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221036/small/"/></a></p><p>Pant suit of green cotton twill;
(a) jacket with notched to collar; hip length; shoulder seams dropped in front; princess seams; front and back large pockets with buttoned laps and inverted pleats; buttons down center front; 2 piece sleeves have horizontal button plackets; back yoke; belt loops on back princess seams and side seams; green lining; shoulder pads;
(b) belt has 2 rows of self fabric;
(c) pants with fly front; 2 front pockets; front and back darts; 1 1/2" waistband with belt loops; tapered legs with small side slits.</p>Wool pantsuit2024-01-04T20:45:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221012/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221012/"><img alt="Wool pantsuit" title="Wool pantsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221012/small/"/></a></p><p>Pantsuit of pastel green wool twill.
a) Jacket has rounded notched collar; long sleeves. Center front closure of one button. Scalloped hem.
Designer label: Haute Couture / Givenchy
Handwritten couture number underneath designer label: 82689
b) Matching pleated pants with center front zipper.
c) Self fabric belt.
d) Blouse of pink silk. sleeveless with draped front bodice and eye-hook closure.
Designer label right side seam: Haute Couture / Givenchy / Made in France
Handwritten couture number underneath designer label: 06928</p>Cocoon blouse2024-01-04T20:45:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221010/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221010/"><img alt="Cocoon blouse" title="Cocoon blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221010/small/"/></a></p><p>Oversized cocoon blouse of orange linen with dolman sleeves. Mock blouse and bound front placket and hem.
Designer Label: Claude Montana / Made in Italy / Paris</p>Tunic blouse with skirt2024-01-04T20:45:43-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221007/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221007/"><img alt="Tunic blouse with skirt" title="Tunic blouse with skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221007/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt ensemble of floral print white silk in a red and black carnation motif.
A) Tunic style top: loose fitting, princess-line, hip-length. Rounded neckline with full length set-in sleeves. Center back zipper closure with a hook&eye at the neckline. Piece lined in white silk chiffon. Label stitched beneath left armhole.
Designer label: Givenchy / Made in France
Couture number: 74746 (?)
B) Skirt: matching, above-the-knee. fitted skirt. The skirt gathers front and back into a narrow waistband. Left side seam zipper closure with double hook&bars at the waistband. Piece lined in white silk chiffon.</p>Wrap ensemble2024-01-04T20:45:37-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221001/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221001/"><img alt="Wrap ensemble" title="Wrap ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221001/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of off-white, shadow stripe silk.
A) Double-breasted, waist-length jacket w/large notched lapels. Waistband 3 inch with four 5/8 inch white buttons. Long gathered sleeves with French cuffs, each with pair of 1/2 inch white cuff buttons.
Designer's label at inside back collar: "JLS / Paris / Scherrer boutique / 320647"; "Made in France"
B) Matching skirt has 1-1/8 inch waistband with 4 beltloops, 2 hooks & eyes, and 7 inch back zipper. Inverted pleat in center front & center back, knife pleats around rest of skirt. Knee length.
Designer's label: J.L.S. Scherrer Boutique, Paris. Made in France. #320647. Silk 100% soie, nettoyage a sec, dry clean only.</p>Wool coat2024-01-04T20:45:35-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220999/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220999/"><img alt="Wool coat" title="Wool coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220999/small/"/></a></p><p>Box jacket of ivory wool. Bracelet length, raglan sleeves. Convertible collar. Single breasted with three cream colored plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes. Top stitching on seams. Sleeves lined in cream colored silk.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Automne-Hiver 1973 / Christian Dior / Paris / Made in France" and stamped 02766
Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"</p>Wrap dress2024-01-04T20:45:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220990/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220990/"><img alt="Wrap dress" title="Wrap dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220990/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of heavy off-white crepe de chine. Floor-length; Small gathers above and below waistband; Separate belt/sash of self; Deep v neckline.
Designer Label: Lanvin / Couture / Paris / New York</p>Ribbon jacket2024-01-04T20:45:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220992/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220992/"><img alt="Ribbon jacket" title="Ribbon jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220992/small/"/></a></p><p>Gold woven tricot ribbon jacket with chiffon lining.
Retailer Label: Made in France For / Neiman-Marcus
Designer Label: Laure-Hélène / Tricots de luxe . 105 Fs St Honoré-Paris
Other Label: Tricot Main</p>White negligee2024-01-04T20:44:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220959/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220959/"><img alt="White negligee" title="White negligee" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220959/small/"/></a></p><p>Negligee of white nylon blend crepe with scalloped floral lace trim. Sleeveless with square neckline and bow accent at each front corner; vertical lace appliqué extends from bows to hemline; snap opening at top of left shoulder. Mid-thigh length.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior"
Union label at left side seam.</p>Lace jacket2024-01-04T20:44:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220958/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220958/"><img alt="Lace jacket" title="Lace jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220958/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Jacket of white re-embroidered St. Gallen lace. Knee-length, center front opening with three snaps. Bracelet length sleeves. Collarless, with rounded neckline with scallops following the lace. Unlined.
Designer's label at inside right under-arm: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris".
B) Belt/sash of white satin. Reinforced at center, but single thickness at ends, which tie.
No labels or tags.</p>Wool dress2024-01-04T20:44:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220957/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220957/"><img alt="Wool dress" title="Wool dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220957/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of dark blue and off-white wool. Styled as a mini jumper dress, the sleeveless A-line dress has a scoop neckline, and button details; yoke and straps are cream with insert that dips down into the bodice while the rest of the dress is very dark blue. Fully lined in a rich purple.
Designer's label at inside front neckline: "Couture Paris / Emanuel Ungaro"
Haute Couture handwritten number on tape behind designer's label: "1647-9-69"</p>Lace dress2024-01-04T20:44:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220952/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220952/"><img alt="Lace dress" title="Lace dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220952/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of champagne colored chantilly lace; short sleeves; drop waist with gathered, full, knee-length skirt; babydoll style.</p>Cashmere dress2024-01-04T20:44:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220944/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220944/"><img alt="Cashmere dress" title="Cashmere dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220944/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.</p>Tweed suit2024-01-04T20:44:26-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220940/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220940/"><img alt="Tweed suit" title="Tweed suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220940/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail ensemble of cream/blue/gold brocade of blossoms and scrolls.
A) Jacket. Waist length, with small collar. CF opening with no closures, long sleeves with 3 functioning buttons at wrist of each. All edges trimmed with metallic gold braid/piping. Lined in green metallic brocade(?), and with chain at hem.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel"
B) Dress. Matching fabric. Slightly below knee length. Sleeveless. Scooped rounded neckline. Somewhat "wrap" style, with front opening to slightly left of center secured with hidden snaps and hooks & eyes, with 4 decorative buttons on bodice. Green metallic thin tie-belt at waist, sewn to back of dress. Inside skirt are two hooks to secure, one hook on a tie, and one tie. Lined in same fabric as jacket. No labels in dress.</p>Evening dress2024-01-04T20:44:09-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220925/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220925/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220925/small/"/></a></p><p>Ballgown of pink silk satin. Strapless edged in a band of same. High waist. Very full balloon/bubble skirt, heavily gathered at waist. Wide vertical pleated panel attaches at waist and extends down and under front of skirt creating a slight pick up with bow at waist. Bodice is boned and lined in crepe silk. Inner panels of horsehair and hoop for support. Bodice has center back zipper which continues as inner skirt zipper and is concealed with a hook and eye and small bow at top. Skirt has snaps at center back.</p>Day dress2023-12-14T12:39:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203692/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203692/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203692/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of acetate/rayon blend in floral print of red, pink and yellow flowers on ivory background; wide, straight style. Below knee length; rounded neckline. Elbow length puffed sleeves with extended shoulder, 2” cuffs, and button closure. Center front button closure; buttons in raised rose design with barred buttonholes. Four patch pockets. Shoulder pads; unlined.
Designer's label: "Ungaro / solo donna / Paris"
Content/care tags with extra button at left side seam.
Size "46/12" tag at base of designer label.</p>Day dress2023-12-14T12:39:42-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203680/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203680/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203680/small/"/></a></p><p>Ivory crepe sleeveless dress with belt.
A) Dress: wool crepe sheath with V-neckline front and back. Sleeveless with triangular shaped armholes. Center back opening with three ivory colored buttons and three tailored buttonholes. Two covered snaps and a zipper from waist to hipline. Waist level seam across back. Fully lined in white silk.
Designer's label stitched beneath the right armhole: "Givenchy / Made in France"
Handwritten couture tag underneath designer's label: "No. 80931"
B) Belt: matching ivory wool crepe belt with functional covered square buckle. White leather backing.</p>Novely woven suit2023-12-14T12:39:35-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203671/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203671/"><img alt="Novely woven suit" title="Novely woven suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203671/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit ensemble in woven yarns of beige and other colors.
a) Jacket, single breasted, notched collar, three gold-tone metal buttons in shape of roses, long set-in sleeves, braided trim along openings and hems, patch pockets at hips, fitted at waist, designer label "Anne Sorrente 1 Rue Auber Paris"
b) skirt of like fabric, straight silhouette, zipper closure (shown backwards)</p>Double breasted coat2023-12-14T12:39:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203666/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203666/"><img alt="Double breasted coat" title="Double breasted coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203666/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of white cotton poplin with bonded navy blue wool lining. Double breasted with six rounded off-white plastic buttons and three bound buttonholes. Long raglan sleeves have a patch pocket with flap on the left sleeve (button missing from flap). Top stitching. Patch pockets at sides have flaps with matching button at center of flap. Collarless.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique / Made in France / Paris"
Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus"</p>Robe2023-12-14T12:39:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203661/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203661/"><img alt="Robe" title="Robe" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203661/small/"/></a></p><p>A: Dressing gown of quilted pink polyester with pink lace along hem. Long sleeves; ties together at interior waist with thin pink ribbon.
B: Belt of 1 1/2" pink ribbon.</p>Beige pantsuit2023-12-14T12:38:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203627/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203627/"><img alt="Beige pantsuit" title="Beige pantsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203627/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman’s pantsuit of beige cotton/rayon blend herringbone.
A) Single breasted jacket; slightly fitted. Long suit sleeves with three nonfunctioning buttons at cuff; peaked lapel. Side flap pockets; unopened. Single button closure. Lined in peach acetate.
Designer's label: "Emanuel / Emanuel Ungaro"
Size tag at base of designer label.
Content/care tag at left side seam.
B) Straight-cut pants. Pleated at front; cuffed. Side seam pockets. Zipper fly closure with button on 1.5” waistband. Unlined.
Content/care tag at left leg seam.</p>Skirt suit2023-12-14T12:38:49-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203623/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203623/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203623/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of yellow boucle wool with black silk trim on jacket.
A) Jacket is slightly fitted. Hip-length, long sleeves. Center front opening with six gold-tone buttons and single snap at banded neckline. Sleeves with three matching buttons and turned-back cuffs. Two functional flap pockets at hips; two false flaps at bust. Flaps, cuff turn-backs, and collar with black silk facings. Lined in yellow silk with gold chain weight at hemline.
Designer's label: “Chanel / Boutique”
Size/origin/content/style label.
B) Straight skirt is just below knee length. Left back zipper. Lined in yellow silk.</p>Nude illusion dress2023-12-14T12:38:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203619/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203619/"><img alt="Nude illusion dress" title="Nude illusion dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203619/small/"/></a></p><p>Gown of light brown or tan tricot with air-brushed shadowing andsequin and bead embellishments creating a realistic “nude” feminine figure. Sleeveless, jewel neckline, full length, no closures, unlined, with padded cups at the bust.</p>Trench coat and dress2023-12-14T12:38:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203618/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203618/"><img alt="Trench coat and dress" title="Trench coat and dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203618/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Trench coat; little black slip dress laminated within clear plastic/vinyl trench coat; slip dress has spaghetti straps, and lace trim at upper bodice and hem; trench coat has double breasted front opening; notched collar; buckles at wrists; slanted pocket lapels at hips with no pockets.
B) Belt for coat. Long belt of seamed plastic/vinyl, pointed at one end, clear rectangular buckle at other. Divided by seams into 3 horizontal bands.</p>