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Line of couples at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Description: Photograph of a line of couples in pageant outfits at a Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas. Creating a diagonal line across the image, on the left is a line of debutants in voluminous dresses, at the front is Harriet Williams wearing a dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. On the far right is a young man wearing a white jacket, black bowtie, and black slacks, presumably with a row of young men following behind him and also holding the arms of the young women next to them.
Date: 1958
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Colored sketch of white gown with expansive bell shaped skirt in multiple sections labeled to be made of different materials including tulle and satin. Oversized, structured neckline and shoulders. Small crown or hat on head. Fabric swatches and sequins attached to sketch.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or ball gown. Color sketch of full length gown with bell shaped skirt trimmed in large, fan shaped and bow applied details. Strapless neckline; fitted bodice with floral appliques at sides matching fan detail on skirt. Rust stains from paperclips in upper left hand corner.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding Gown

Description: Design for wedding or pageant gown. Color sketch shows full length front and back views of gown with asymmetric hip floral detail and tightly gathered A-line skirt. Off the shoulder neckline depicts ruffled detail matching hip trim. Handwritten designer's note at right of front view detailing states "cut out work" and note at bottom center states: "either tulle or taffeta / or mixed materials / or silk organza".
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ballgown

Description: Design for ballgown. Color sketch of front and back views of gown with A-line skirt heavily trimmed with oversized applied floral accents. Off the shoulder neckline trimmed to match skirt. Back view illustrates four leaf petal inspired panels trailing from waistline. Handwritten note at far left of sketch: "The one she didn't like / The design would swallow you up and be too heavy / We thought it was odd looking & not / airy enough. I don't think the skirt / has a pretty slope either. OK? / Ret… more
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ballgown

Description: Design for ballgown or wedding dress. Color sketch of full length front and back views of gown with A-line skirt. Top tier of skirt in floral design gathers at dropped waist and forms a U in back. Underskirt appears to be box pleated sheer fabric; alternative view of underskirt in bottom left corner depicts three tiers of tightly pleated fabric. Bateau neckline with cap sleeves of fabric matching top tier of skirt forms a deep V shape in back view.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch of gown with oversized, bell shaped skirt with fan and bow appliques and tulle drapes connecting the fans. Scalloped gathers at hemline reveal pleated, tiered understructure. Fitted, strapless bodice designed as fan matching those on skirt with bow at natural waistline. Signed by designer, "Lilli Wolff" at bottom left hemline of gown. Back of sketch shows two outline sketches of skirt.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates full front view of gown with gathered skirt at hips and wide panel at hem with heavy floral inspired details. Wide, structured shoulders appear to match hem of skirt. Full length evening gloves with gauntlet tops matching shoulders; tiara or crown on model's head matches shoulders.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch of front view of gown with bell-shaped skirt of six ruffled tiers having five floral bouquets down left side of gown at each tier. Asymmetric neckline with ruffled trim and matching bouquet at left shoulder; illusion, see-through right shoulder. Designer's handwritten notes on sketch.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates the full length front view of a gown with bell shaped skirt and overlaid triangular heavily embellished center front panel. Wide, structured shoulders match the front panel detail. Tiara or crown on head of model.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding Gown

Description: Design for wedding or pageant gown. Color sketch of white gown with full length bell shaped skirt in lattice design. Fitted bodice with strapless neckline having chevron edge; dot detail in each lattice area.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ballgown

Description: Design for ball or pageant gown. Color sketch illustrates the full front and back views of a gown with oversized, bell shaped skirt.The bodice and overskirt of the gown is in a lattice design with applied centers. The underskirt appears to depict sheer, gathered fabric. Strapless neckline forms a deep V in back. Designer's signature in blue ink at bottom left hem of front view of gown: "Lilli Wolff".
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates full front and back views of gown with wide, bell shaped skirt. Front of gown skirt depicts inserted front panel of floral appliques above a tiered panel of fan pleated sheer fabric; border of front panel and hem in applied flowers matching insert. Back view of skirt illustrates an inserted center panel with two ruffled tiers trimmed with bows in the center and additional bow at the waist. Medici style ruffled collar with short sleev… more
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Colored sketch in blue and white of full length gown with bell shaped skirt and scalloped hem. Structured off the shoulder neckline gives a cape effect. Fitted bodice is trimmed with three blue bows down the center front. Bonnett with large bow at neckline. Antebellum, Southern Belle inspired effect.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ballgown

Description: Design for ball or pageant gown. Color full length front and back views of gown with bell shaped skirt and straight, Queen Anne neckline. Bodice has deep V-shaped back. Dress appears to have overlaid panel details extending from bodice to hem; panels roll over bodice and hem and are trimmed from bodice down to hips with black floral applique. Tulle/net off the shoulder trim. Sketch is signed by designer at hemline of front view: "Lilli Wolff".
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch of back view of gown depicts full, bell shaped skirt and elaborate teardrop shaped train in scrolled design. Wide, structured shoulders and neckline. Sequins applied to sketch. Handwritten designer's note at bottom right corner :"all sequins or metal cloth". Figure appears to be standing on pink staircase with handrail. Tiara or crown on head of model figure.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ballgown

Description: Design for ball gown, pageant or wedding gown. Color sketch shows three views of a gown with full, bell shaped skirt. Larger, left hand sketch illustrates the front view of a gown with off-the-shoulder neckline. Handwritten notes state "cut out / embroidery work" for the center front panel of the gown and "tulle bands" for the balance of the skirt. The two smaller front and back views of the second version of the gown illustrate a sweetheart neckline and draped floral panel on the back view. Ha… more
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch show back view of gown with wide, A-line shaped skirt and elaborate train extending from waistline. Bottom half of skirt and structured shoulders appear to match decorations on train. Tiara or crown on head of model.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch shows back view of gown with bell shaped skirt and elaborate, detailed train extending from waist. Wide, structured off the shoulder neckline trimmed to match train detail. Crown or tiara on head of model.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates full front view of gown with large, bell-shaped skirt. Skirt depicts two possible designs of skirt below floral top tier at hips. Medici style collar and bust line of bodice in floral design matching top tier of skirt. Tiara or crown on head of model. Handwritten note on left: "all cut out work". Outline sketch to right of gown illustration depicts A-line form.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates full front and back views of gown with side panels of applied large floral appliques. Off the shoulder neckline of sheer fabric drapes over shoulders and gathers at center back waist. Designer's signature in blue ink at bottom left hem of front view of gown: "Lilli Wolff".
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch of back view of gown with oversized bell shape skirt. Elaborate, teardrop shaped train appears to wrap around hips and is trimmed in large ruffles. Back of neckline appears to show high ruffles matching the train. Designer's handwritten notes on sketch. Tiara or crown on head of model.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding Gown

Description: Design for wedding gown. Color sketch of full length gown with large petal detail around waistline which appears to be at knee area on right and graduates to hem length at left. Strapless neckline is trimmed with same lace bordering petals. Handwritten note on right side of sketch: "lace on any silk". Roman numeral "IV" in upper left hand corner.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ballgown

Description: Design for ball or pageant gown. Color sketch of white gown trimmed in black floral applique or lace down center front and center back along edges of petal shaped tiers on skirt. Sweetheart neckline forms deep V in back; trimmed to match skirt. Center back hemline shows fan shaped train. Front and back full length views. Signature of designer, "Lilli Wolff", at hemline between the two views.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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