Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?sort=creator&fq=str_location_country:United+States&fq=untl_collection:TXFC&start=70&fq=str_location_state:Texas2024-02-15T11:05:13-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignDress ensemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637136/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637136/"><img alt="Dress ensemble" title="Dress ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637136/small/"/></a></p><p>Daytime dress ensemble of lavender bouclé wool.
a) Jacket of lavender bouclé wool. Short waist and bracelet length, set-in sleeves. Single breasted with one circular purple plastic button and bound buttonhole with inner hook & loop. Notched collar. Faux flap pockets at hemline. Lined in purple silk.
Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
b) Daytime dress of lavender bouclé wool. Sleeveless; knee-length. Center front opening with alternating snaps and hook & eye closure. Rounded neckline. Lined in purple silk.
c) Self tie belt attached to dress. 1" wide.</p>Ensemble2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30045/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30045/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30045/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble in black and oatmeal colored wool, consisting of:
A) Jacket: Semi-fitted wool in abstracted herringbone weave with black and oatmeal yarns running double throughout; moderately rounded neckline with asymmetrical mandarin collar; full-length raglan sleeves with overarm seam and undersleeve; double breasted front opening with eight round, plastic, oatmeal colored buttons and four bound buttonholes supplemented by single hook & eye inside lap at waist; vertical welt pockets on front lined in black silk; fully lined in black silk.
Designer's label at inside collar: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" and "Made in France".
Retailer's label at inside side seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
B) Dress: Knee length dress; bodice of black wool gauze with jewel neckline; sleeveless; lapped center front opening with four round self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by single snap and hook & eye; bodice gathers into seam at natural waistline; gathered hip yoke of same gauze; straight skirt of matching herringbone has three snaps at center front opening; folded hem; gauze is lined in black silk organdy; skirt is unlined.</p>Ensemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636872/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636872/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636872/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece wool suit with chocolate brown shirt.
a) Hip length princess line jacket of rust wool tweed. Jewel neckline. Full length sleeves cut in one with jacket body supplemented by triangular shaped gusset under the arm. 2-1/2" straight cuffs. Single breasted front closure with five circular rust colored plastic buttons and covered button holes. Lined in rust colored silk.
Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Maker's tag under designer's label: "53294"
b) Straight skirt of rust wool tweed. Rolled waistband with zipper in back supplemented with 2 hook closures. Lined in rust colored silk.
c) Blouse of brown jersey wool. Bateau neckline with 1" fold over, 3/4 length sleeves with 1 1/4" straight cuffs and band at bottom. Lined in brown silk.</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637252/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637252/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637252/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of white silk brocade with hat.
a) Sleeveless dress of white silk brocade. Rounded neckline forms deep V in back to waistline. Inner skirt of white silk brocade attached to main dress with zipper closure in back and snaps and hook & eyes. Back tie of black satin ribbon at waistline. Fully lined in cream colored silk.
Designer's label at inside front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Maker's tags on back of designer's label: "95644"
Above designer's label: "Made in France"
Handwritten tape at back waistline: "modile 147 Wool 43% 58% acetate lining Silk 100% Wool o.K 360 net 1.k000"
b) Pillbox hat of white silk brocade. Lined in gold organza. Two clear plastic three-prong combs at left and right.
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order"
c) Interchangeable underskirt of cream colored silk. Bottom 1/3 hem is ivory silk satin attached to skirt. Left side zipper with hook & eye on 1/2" waistband. Unlined.
d) Interchangeable underskirt. Upper 2/3 is cream colored silk crepe. Bottom 1/3 is black satin. Left side zipper with two hook & eyes on 1/2" waistband. Unlined.
Label: "Made in France"</p>Ensemble - Dress and Jacket2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30050/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30050/"><img alt="Ensemble - Dress and Jacket" title="Ensemble - Dress and Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30050/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of oatmeal colored wool tweed:
a) Jacket of beige and black wool tweed with V-neckline with standard notched collar and wide lapels; short, princess seams; 3/4 length, set in, two piece sleeves; double breasted opening with four round, plastic, beige buttons and two bound buttonholes supplemented by single large covered snap inside lap at waist; fully lined in beige silk. Label stitched inside back neck below collar.
b) Dress of same; sleeveless; falling just below the knee; deep rounded neckline; empire waist seam; straight skirt has slight gathers in front; left side underarm zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure; folded hem; armhole and neck facings; brassiere strap keepers snap inside shoulders; unlined.</p>Evening dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637412/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637412/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637412/small/"/></a></p><p>Black wool and ermine evening ensemble.
A) Jacket. Cropped, almost bolero, with collarless, rounded neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, arranged in pairs, with rectangular cut-out, between. Long sleeves. Lined in black satin.
Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" with handwritten label behind "53397"
B) Evening gown. Strapless, full-length gown with wide neckline. Neckline edged with wide band of white ermine. Left side zipper from armpit, with 6 hook-and-eyes at inner boned structure. 3 hook and eyes on ermine trim. Raised waist. Straight skirt. Bodice lined in silk.
Designer's label at right side seam of bodice: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris". Handwritten tag behind designer's label: "53398"</p>Evening dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636878/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636878/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636878/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of light blue textured, tufted silk fabric. Full length with open wrap around V-front revealing a straight knee length under skirt topped at waistline with a bow of self. Sleeveless with collarless, rounded neckline which dips in back. Main skirt lined in self with bodice and under skirt lined in silk.</p>Lace evening ensemble2023-12-14T12:36:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203397/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203397/"><img alt="Lace evening ensemble" title="Lace evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203397/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress ensemble of pink lace in wheat pattern.
a) Lace cape gathered around neck with pink satin ribbon. Lace selvedge cut to match pattern and hand basted to center front edges.
b) Over blouse of matching pink lace. Bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Side opening with seven snaps.
c) Under dress with three gathered tiers of pink lace. Under layer of pink satin. Sleeveless. Left side keyhole zipper. Support bodice with double layers of netting and cotton tape at seam lines with seven spring steel bones; closes with nine hook & eyes.
Designer's label at right side seam bone: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Handwritten couture number under designer's label: "73598"</p>Skirt ensemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636853/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636853/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636853/small/"/></a></p><p>Sky blue two-piece suit of raw silk.
(a) Short sky blue silk jacket. Wide V-neckline with wide notched collar and lapels. 3/4 length sleeves cut in one with jacket body supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Lapped center front opening with one large, round, plastic, pebbly textured, light blue button and inseam (yoke seam) buttonhole supplemented by single snap and hook&eye. Fronts have bias cut yoke which cuts across bust line. Lower front pieces are also bias. Self fabric belt at waist goes through holes in front and side panel seams and ties just around the fronts, leaving back straight. Vents at hem below belt holes. Fully lined in blue silk.
Designer's label stitched inside back neck below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Couture label under designer's label: "41.481 (?-number illegible)
Tag attached to bottom of designer's label: "Made in France"
(b) Matching straight, knee length skirt gathered into a 1-1/2" folded waistband. Inseam pockets at sides lined in blue silk. Left side zipper closure supplemented by four hook&eye closures on waistband. Folded hem. Unlined.
Tag on waistband: "Made in France"</p>Skirt Suit2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30019/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30019/"><img alt="Skirt Suit" title="Skirt Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30019/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece gray faille moire wool and nylon suit. Jacket is long, with wide notched collar, is double breasted, has bound button holes, and buttons below waist. It has a sculptural double-breasted front panel, that maintains a vertical linear center front, rounded shape visually flanks stomach area. The skirt is straight; slightly below knee length.</p>Skirt suit2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636864/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636864/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636864/small/"/></a></p><p>Gray suit with attached brown suede belt.
(a) Jacket: Short princess line jacket of gray wool knit. V-neckline with large spread collar. Set in two piece sleeves. Center front separating zipper opening supplemented by single hook&eye closure. Cinnamon suede belt attached at waist ties at center front. Fully lined in cinnamon silk. Belt backed with tan leather.
Designer's label in back neck below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Haute Couture number label below designer's label, blank(?)
Paper tag pinned at bottom right hem: "XM 80"
(b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored skirt falling just below the knee. 3/4" folded waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by two hook&eyes on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in gray silk.
Paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "XM 80"
Separate paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "W-13 / H-19 / L-26 1/2" on back of tag "XM 80"</p>Tunic dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637416/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637416/"><img alt="Tunic dress" title="Tunic dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637416/small/"/></a></p><p>Purple tunic dress.
a) Tunic dress of purple cotton knit. Knee length with 3/4 sleeves. Long front zipper with two hook & eye closures. Two slit pockets at seam on left and right. Folded hem, unlined.
b) Rectangular tie belt of same.
c) Straight underskirt of magenta silken top and bottom of purple cotton knit matching the dress. Left side zipper with rolled waistband of black grosgrain. Folded hem, unlined.</p>Sweater vest2021-05-21T06:04:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803789/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803789/"><img alt="Sweater vest" title="Sweater vest" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803789/small/"/></a></p><p>Sweater vest in pullover style of cream cashmere patterned on the front with diagonal stripes of brown cashmere with alternating rectangles of brown and cream. Ribbed at V-neckline, armholes, and 3 ¼" hem.
Combined designer/retailer label: 100% Pure Cashmere / Neiman-Marcus / Made in Scotland / by Ballantyne
Maker's label a bottom right seam: This is an Original / Ballantyne Intarsia
Retailer's label at back inside neck: "100% Pure Cashmere / Nemian-Marcus / Made in Scotland / by Ballantyne"</p>Child's dress2021-01-28T14:25:18-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753602/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753602/"><img alt="Child's dress" title="Child's dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753602/small/"/></a></p><p>Child's sundress of horizontally striped blue, brown, and white cotton de-lusted satin. Rounded neckline, higher in front than back; sleeveless. Neckline and armholes piped in matching blue fabric. Left side closure with five buttons. Full skirt, gathered at waistline with blue piping. Tie belt of same fabric attached at sides and ties in back. Upper bodice lined in cream colored muslin.</p>Day dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637174/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637174/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637174/small/"/></a></p><p>Daytime dress of beige silk faille. Princess type fitted waist and midriff, with short "blousey" top. Street length. 3/4 length sleeves. High, slightly "turtleneck" neckline. Waistline with two lines of self-covered circular buttons forming a slight trapezoid across lower stomach area, the lower two on each side securing slit pockets. Center back opening with 8 circular self-covered buttons and two hidden hook-and-eyes from neck to waist, and zipper on inner silk lining layer from neckline to waist, then exterior from waist down. Inner silk lining layer with low squared neckline and sleeveless, which is worn to pull up the lower part of the dress, causing the bodice to "blouse". Bodice lined in off-white polished cotton.
Designer's label at inside back neckline to left side of zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris"
"Made in France" tag below designer's label.
Handwritten tape tag near hem: "Fall 1956"</p>Dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637037/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637037/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637037/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black wool with leather trim. Standup collar trimmed in snaps. Front leather trimmed opening with 5 self-covered snaps. Detachable front skirt panel topped in black leather trim and secured with 5 self-covered snaps. Bracelet length sleeves trimmed with snaps at cuff. Back zipper. Fully lined in black satin.
Handwritten label on inside back seam: "Pierre Balmain Fall 1955"</p>Day dress2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634095/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634095/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634095/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of synthetic chiffon in peach and brown floral print on black background. Maxi length. Drawstring, U-shaped neckline; short butterfly sleeves. Side seam pockets. Center front closure of black spherical buttons and loops. Tie belt of matching fabric.
Designer's label: "Scott Barrie / New York"</p>Sportswear ensemble2024-01-04T20:43:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/"><img alt="Sportswear ensemble" title="Sportswear ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble.
A) Top of blue knit. Square neckline, short sleeves. Center back zipper.
No labels in top.
B) Skirt of white straw, pale gray/blue velvet, and multi-colored brocade ribbon with pale blue ground. Street length, horizontally striped, alternating the various materials. Zipper. Attached velvet "tie" for waist. Lined
No labels.</p>Coat2016-07-11T16:54:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853217/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853217/"><img alt="Coat" title="Coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853217/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Coat of heavy green wool twill with red twill trim. Long sleeves. Deep welt pockets at sides. Shawl collar; no closure. Street length. Two belt loops at sides. High kick pleat at center back. Lined in green nylon.
Designer's label center neckline: "Geoffrey Beene"
Retailer's label at right side opening: "Neiman-Marcus"
Union label at right side seam.
B) Self sash style belt of matching green wool. Belt narrows to back with paddle-shaped, rounded ends.</p>Cocktail dress2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639239/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639239/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639239/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black polyester, organza, and chiffon. Long sleeves; no collar; below-knee length; no arm hole; curve from CF to under arm at 3" of chiffon. Organza flowers at neck front; back top to waist is chiffon, then polyester below waist. Center front invisible zipper closure.
Designer's label: "Geoffrey Beene / New York"
Union Label
"8"</p>Cocktail dress2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639328/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639328/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639328/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black net with white swirls. Short capped, raglan sleeves; bateau neckline. Swirls in shape of flowers at right shoulder. Knee length under layer; top layer 1" above under layer with slit from hem to chest on right side. Braiding around neckline extends across front and back left shoulder to form trailing ends to hemline. Slit pocket at right side seam of inner layer.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York"
Union label, "Dry Clean Only" and size "6" tags at bottom of interior pocket flap.</p>Dress2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634412/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634412/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634412/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of ivory silk with black tulip design.
A) Blouse. Sleeveless with webbed front waist panel of black silk and silver thread. Rounded neckline with deep opening which ends at center front zipper closure on webbed panel. Lined in ivory silk.
Designer's label: "Geof / frey / Beene"
Retailer's label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York"
B) Skirt. Full length with webbed front panel matching blouse. Center back zipper closure. Lined in ivory silk.
Designer's label: "Geof / frey / Beene"
Union label, cleaning instructions and size "8" tags at base of zipper.</p>Ensemble2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639259/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639259/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639259/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of thin rayon.
(a) Tank shirt of white with black broken stripes. Gather at center front neck and pleats down center front. Black and white bias at hems. Polka dots woven in.
(b) Jacket of same bias. Pleats down front and wrists. No collar. Small flower buttons. Off-white.
(c) Ankle length straight skirt of rayon. Black. Small pleats. Stitched down. Same bias at hem and side seams.
(d) Below-knee length skirt, same as (c)
(e) Belt of 1/2" black satin.</p>Ensemble2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639291/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639291/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639291/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt ensemble of wool.
A) Jacket of light brown twill angora wool; hip-bone length; chest and sleeves of grey angora; knit; curved hem;
Designer's label: "Geoffrey / Beene"
B) Skirt of same twill weave wool; midi length; flare; gathered front waist band; welted pockets. Lined in silk?
C) Striped shirt of mauve, burgundy, white, yellow wool; simple weave; upper hip length; long sleeve; no collar; 2 button placket; decorative wool trim at hem of shirt and sleeve;
Designer's label: "Geoffrey / Beene"
D) Tie belt of same fabric as shirt.</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637478/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637478/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637478/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble consisting of a white and dusty rose dress and jacket.
a) Jacket. Rounded neckline. White bias trim around neckline, sleeves and hem. Gathered cuff with functional parole button. Five pearl buttons down front of jacket. Shoulder pads.
Designer label center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene
b) Dress. Matching fabric. Bodice in dusty pink floral cotton. White trim at waist and hem. Skirt of white and dusty pink floral stripes. Below knee length.
Designer label center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene</p>Ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637526/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637526/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637526/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of wool and cotton.
(a) Bolero jacket of navy blue, dark ochre, dark orange plaid. Blue wool lining. Small wooden buttons. Notched collar. Double breasted. Decorative shoulder flaps.
(b) Shirt of cotton knit jersey. Waist length. Long sleeve. Open neck. Continuous lap. Buttons closed at neck. Brown leather trim around neck and lap.
(c) Skirt of navy blue cotton/poly blend. Straight. Knee length.
(d) Midi length brown flare skirt. Pockets. 4 small stitched down pleats each side (16 total). 2" waistband.
(e) Navy scarf with off-white and red lines.
(f) 1" belt of brown reptile pattern.
Neiman Marcus label on back of jacket.
Designer label on blouse: Geoffrey Beene</p>Ensemble2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639048/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639048/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639048/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of midnight blue wool, black organza, and black satin.
a) Shirt of wool. Long sleeve. Upper-hip length. Collar, cuffs, and button stand of satin. Wool in collar exposed through organza front and back. Pockets on V. Rhinestone buttons.
(b) Ankle-length skirt of wool to knee and organza from knee to ankle. Satin strip connects the two fabrics. Pleats all around waist.</p>Ensemble2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638893/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638893/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638893/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of houndstooth brown and tan wool.
A) Jacket with collar; small wooden buttons. Long sleeves.
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Remains of removed label at side seam.
B) Mid-length skirt of self; flared.
Designer's label at left side seam: "Geoffrey / Beene"
Union label
Size: 6
"Front" label
C) Belt of brown leather with closure of three snaps.
Designer's stamp on reverse: "Geoffrey Beene" and "1481 6"</p>Ensemble2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639284/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639284/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639284/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of black jersey knit.
a) Dress with long sleeves. No collar. Below-knee length. Invisible center back zipper. Curved seam at hips. Pockets. Black star sequins covering seam on front.
Designer label at center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene
(b) Jacket to waist. Peplum. Long sleeve. Sequins at right lapel and large beaded buttons on princess line.
Retailer label: Neiman Marcus</p>Ensemble2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638978/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638978/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638978/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of wool.
A) Shirt of dark brown cotton with Japanese floral and carp motif. Long sleeves; collar with stand; four button placket; wooden buttons; dark brown with rectangle tie attached to neck at center back.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene"
Union label, cleaning instructions and size "6" tags at right side seam.
B) Jacket of military green wool. Rounded neckline. Seams at waist in a V; finished hem in curved V. Pocket flaps at waist. Three large green domed buttons. straight waistline; kick pleat at center back.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York"
C) Skirt of green mohair wool with orange plaid. Knee length; pockets in front on hip; green silk lining.
D) Swing coat of green mohair wool with orange plaid. Mid-calf length. One large button matching jacket at neckline. Large welt pockets at hips with flaps. Long sleeves have placket with matching button.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York"
Size "6" and cleaning instructions tags at left side seam.</p>Floral dress and scarf2021-05-21T06:07:37-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803865/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803865/"><img alt="Floral dress and scarf" title="Floral dress and scarf" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803865/small/"/></a></p><p>Maxi dress of black seersucker in large yellow flower motif. Asymmetric hem; basque inspired waistline dips to left of center with release pleats. Long dolman sleeves with zipper cuffs and hook & eye closure. Bound rounded neckline and sleeve hems. Center back zipper closure; unlined.
Designer label: Geoffrey Beene
Union label.
B) Matching scarf in triangular shape.</p>Jacket2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634097/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634097/"><img alt="Jacket" title="Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634097/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of twill-look silver viscose rayon/cotton blend bordered and trimmed in metallic silver grosgrain. Long set-in sleeves; U-shaped neckline with triangular tabs at front. Center front zipper closure. Lined in silver silk.
Designer's label: "Geoffrey Beene"
Original sales tags with jacket.</p>Pant ensemble2021-11-01T21:40:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854667/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854667/"><img alt="Pant ensemble" title="Pant ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854667/small/"/></a></p><p>Three-piece pant ensemble.
a) Vest of rust brown velvet with gold thread topstitching. Gold braided trim around edges; lined in same fabric as pantaloons.
Designer's label: Geoffrey / Beene
b) Blouse of white and brown sheer silk in a design of floral paisley with purple and orange accents and vertical satin stripe. Center front button closure; rounded collar. Long, full sleeves with buttoned cuffs.
Designer's label: Geoffrey / Beene
c) Pantaloons in fabric of same design as blouse. Wide legs taper slightly to hem. Release pleats around 1" waistband. Center front zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband.
Designer's label: Geoffrey Beene / New York
d) 2 1/2" brown leather belt with maroon fabric belt extensions which overlap in back and buckle in front. U-shaped gold tone buckle.</p>Plaid dress ensemble2023-07-05T10:42:55-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136280/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136280/"><img alt="Plaid dress ensemble" title="Plaid dress ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136280/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of orange, black and white plaid wool and grey jersey knit wool/ cotton.
a) Dress of grey jersey knit. Floor length. Turtle neck, 3" front, 1" back. Invisible zipper in back. Large black zipper in front to waist. Curved waist. W-shape gathers at front. Long sleeve.
Designer label back of neckline: Geoffrey Beene
b) Bolero jacket of orange wool. Large collar. 2" button at collar seam. Pocket flaps.
c) Hood of jacket fabric.</p>Skirt and tunic ensemble2024-02-15T11:04:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280601/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280601/"><img alt="Skirt and tunic ensemble" title="Skirt and tunic ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280601/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble consisting of light brown wool tunic and skirt.
a) Wool tunic. Oatmeal colored. Mid thigh length. 7 plastic buttons down the front to just past the waist. Belt attached by pieces of thread, with two matching buttons spaced two inches apart. Long sleeve. Matching buttons on each sleeve. Neiman Marcus label at center neckline.
b) Matching wool skirt. Knee length. Neiman Marcus tag attached at top. Zipper located at left side. Designer label at lower right seam: Geoffrey Beene</p>Skirt ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637262/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637262/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637262/small/"/></a></p><p>Three-piece cocktail ensemble consisting of jacket, blouse and skirt.
A) Jacket. Cropped waist-length shell of gold embroidered black lace over patterned emerald green silk. Lined with purple patterned silk. The two outer layers and the lining are channel stitched together with black thread. The jacket shell gathers into the neckline and hem. Center front opening with five tailored buttonholes and five half-round. clear green shank buttons. High rounded neckline and long raglan sleeves. The neckline. front opening. bottom hem and cuffs are all bound with black silk ribbon. The remaining seams are overlayed with top-stitched black silk ribbon. Label stitched center back. below neckline.
B) Blouse. Unfitted shell of gold embroidered black lace over patterned purple silk. High rounded neckline edged with gathered. scalloped. gold embroidered black lace centered with gold edged black silk ribbon. Long raglan sleeves with cuff accents of gathered. scalloped. Gold embroidered black lace centered with gold edged black silk ribbon. Center back zipper closure with hook&eye at neckline. Label stitched at right of zipper. below neckline.
C) Skirt. Fitted knee-length black silk skirt with corded waistband. Curved hipline pockets with corded edges. Centerback zipper closure from waistline to hipline. Lapped waistband closure with two large hook&bars. Bound turned back hem. Label stitched centerback. above zipper. Label "front" stitched over front waistband.</p>Skirt ensemble2021-05-21T06:07:29-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803861/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803861/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803861/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt ensemble of yellow fabric with black lace.
A) Crop top of yellow satin overlaid in yellow net with applied yellow raffia in floral pattern. Bordered in black lace with scalloped and picot edges. Fitted. Double breasted black button closure; sleeveless. Narrow yellow grosgrain ribbon petersham.
Designer label: Geoffrey Beene
B) Midi skirt of yellow knit overlaid in black lace. Straight style with fitted waist and hem of scalloped lace matching top. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband.
Designer label: Geoffrey Beene / New York
Size, care and union label at left side seam near hem.</p>Skirt - Vest, Skirt, and Dickey2015-09-02T11:34:03-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701372/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701372/"><img alt="Skirt - Vest, Skirt, and Dickey" title="Skirt - Vest, Skirt, and Dickey" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701372/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit/ensemble of maize-yellow linen(?) (Possibly blend), consisting of:
A) Vest/Sleeveless jacket. Waist-length or slightly lower. Front opening, slightly off-center to left side, with three faux thick, circular, "nobbly", chunky buttons in false buttonholes on plaquet, secured with 6 hidden cloth-covered snaps. Princess seams. Spread collar. Fully lined in yellow silk(?).
Designer's label at inside right front flap: "Geoffrey Beene".
B) Skirt. Knee-length or slightly below. Narrow, slightly A-line due to darts and fitting at narrow waistband. Two hooks and snap on waistband at left, above zipper. Front with small gathers. Slit pockets at hips. Fully lined in yellow silk(?).
Retailer's label at inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
C) Dickey of gray to black and dark ivory silk. Triangular shape, with collar, attaches with four hidden snaps, with dress weights sewn into lower point and to space slightly below throat. Printed in a pattern of patches of grey/black hatching on the dark ivory ground.
No labels on garment.</p>Sportswear ensemble2024-02-15T11:05:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280622/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280622/"><img alt="Sportswear ensemble" title="Sportswear ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280622/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Box style jacket of brown wool gaberdine. Waist length. Single breasted with closure of three circular copper shank buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long modified dolman sleeves with 1-1/2" cuffs and matching button closure. Rolled collar. Lined in light brown brushed wool.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene"
Cleaning instructions and size "4" tags at right side seam.
B) Blouse of brown striped warped wool. Double breasted with closure of 11 circular copper shank buttons and barred buttonholes. Standing collar. Long, modified kimono sleeves gathered at 1-1/2" cuffs with matching button closure.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene"
Cleaning instructions, size "4", and union label tags at left side seam.
Evidence of label removed from right side seam.
C) Skirt of brown striped warped wool. Midi length. Modified dirndl style with 9" placket at center front on 2" waistband that detaches at its ends with two circular copper shank buttons, barred buttonholes and additional snaps and hook & bars to form the closure and slit pockets. Unlined.
Designer's label at center back waistband: "Geoffrey / Beene"
Cleaning instructions, size "4", and union label tags at left side seam.</p>Striped blouse2021-11-15T06:35:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857486/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857486/"><img alt="Striped blouse" title="Striped blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857486/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of linen in black and white horizontal stripes. Squared style with side vents. Vented neckline with white organdy collar. Wide armholes with white organdy trim. Hong Kong seams at hem.
Designer label: Geof / Frey / Beene
Unite! style union label.</p>Yellow evening dress2023-12-14T12:38:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203586/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203586/"><img alt="Yellow evening dress" title="Yellow evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203586/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Maxi dress of yellow jacquard rayon with paisley design. Floor length; cap sleeves; collar. Center back zipper. Deep inverted pleat in front starts just below the bust. Princess seams and side slit pockets. Lined in yellow silk.
Designer's label at inside back by zipper: "Geoffrey Beene"
B) Detachable bow in matching fabric. Clips onto V-neck just below the collar or possibly at center front pleat below bust or in hair.</p>Shorts ensemble2021-11-01T21:40:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854662/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854662/"><img alt="Shorts ensemble" title="Shorts ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854662/small/"/></a></p><p>Shorts ensemble of rust red suede.
A) Top. Long length with slight flare. Styled with band collar and center front closure of with five red plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Elbow length batwing kimono style sleeves gathered to one button cuffs. Center back seam. Unlined. Total length: 27 5/8" (70.1cm)
Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy
Size "8" tag.
B) Shorts. Very full cut legs gathered/pleated to fitted waistband. Unfinished ends of cut suede. Continental pockets at front sides. Fly with plastic zipper closure and one snap at waistband. Lined with red satin synthetic. Inseam: 6" (17.1cm).
Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy</p>Suede top2021-11-01T21:40:18-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854663/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854663/"><img alt="Suede top" title="Suede top" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854663/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's top of red perforated dot suede. Styled with wide round neckline with center front slit closure by three clear plastic snaps; turned-down corners. Long tapered kimono style sleeves. Center front and center back seams. Drawstring waistline with red suede tie. Unlined. Length: 21" (54.6cm)
Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy
Size "4" tag</p>Suede handbag2021-12-17T20:12:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1870743/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1870743/"><img alt="Suede handbag" title="Suede handbag" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1870743/small/"/></a></p><p>Clutch purse in envelope style of medium-brown suede accented with reptile leather band horizontally across front flap with brass-tone belt buckle. Fold-over style with large open pocket and one small zipper pocket under flap. Hidden snap closure under flap; reptile leather piping on edge of main portion of bag. Pockets lined with tan faille.
Maker's stamp: bd / bienen - davis
Measurements:
Width: 12"
Height: 8 1/2"
Height: 16" (unfolded)
Depth: 1"
b) Coin purse of double-layered tan faille matching inner lining of bag. Inverted rectangular frame covered in off-white faille. Ball twist closure of metallic gold.
Measures 4" x 3 5/8"
c) Mirror. One-sided with black plastic encasement. Front of frame bears logo "Neiman- Marcus" on top; back has "bienen - davis" stamp in lower right corner.
Measures 3 1/2" x 2 7/8"</p>Calotte Hat2014-06-30T08:51:34-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc305347/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc305347/"><img alt="Calotte Hat" title="Calotte Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc305347/small/"/></a></p><p>Calotte of dark brown silk faille. Three touching bows of same around sides and front of crown with V point in back. Lined in net with brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband.
Designer's label: "Martin Belasco / New York"
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus</p>Hatlet2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286833/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286833/"><img alt="Hatlet" title="Hatlet" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286833/small/"/></a></p><p>Hatlet of black velvet. The headpiece is formed as a stiffened black velvet band which has a large black velvet bow at each end.
Designer's label: "Martin Belasco"
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Snakeskin handbag2022-02-02T12:31:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898265/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898265/"><img alt="Snakeskin handbag" title="Snakeskin handbag" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898265/small/"/></a></p><p>Structured handbag of off-white snakeskin. Single handle of matching snakeskin backed in leather with fasteners of metallic gold. Rectangular frame of metallic gold with elongated, oval-shaped flip closure with inserted snakeskin. Lined in pink leather with double slip pocket on back wall and single slip pocket on front wall; piped in white leather. Four dome-shaped feet of metallic.
Maker's stamp: Bellestone
Measurements:
Width: 10 1/4"
Height: 7 1/2" without handle
Height: 12 1/4" with handle
Depth: 2 1/2"</p>Pillbox Hat2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286827/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286827/"><img alt="Pillbox Hat" title="Pillbox Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286827/small/"/></a></p><p>Pillbox style hat covered in navy feathers with white tips over a crown of navy felt. Inner headband of blue grosgrain ribbon.
Maker's label on inside headband: "Frank M. Benson"</p>Day dress2021-11-01T21:39:35-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854655/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854655/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854655/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of silk jersey knit in green and blue "Pucci-inspired" abstract print with Bessi signature in print. Long sleeves; mid-length; rounded neckline. Inserted waist band; band at neckline and hem match waist. Center back zipper. Unlined.
Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in Italy
Fabric/care/size label: "Commercial dry clean only / Do not use chlorinated solvents / 100% pure silk made in Italy / 10".</p>Hostess dress2021-11-01T21:40:37-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854670/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854670/"><img alt="Hostess dress" title="Hostess dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854670/small/"/></a></p><p>Hostess dress of gray, aqua and pink Pucci-style printed silk surah in abstract swirl and circle design. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Flared, maxi length princess-line seaming with high rounded neckline. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves with a box pleated shaping tuck between the elbow and wrist. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at the neckline. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name.
Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia
Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in / Italy
Fabric/Care label below retailer's label: To be dry cleaned / 100% pure silk / Made in Italy
Size tag below fabric/care label: 16</p>