Hat

Sailor hat of natural straw cloth with wide red velvet band and bow under brim formed as part of hatband. Small brim also has narrow band of red velvet around outside edge on top. Size label: "22 1/2"
Date: 1963
Creator: Bernard, Herbert
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of light brown felt and net. Styled as a boater or "Pamela hat", the low, domed crown is of stiffened light brown net, overlaid with light brown felt circles of various sizes, and irregular band around the lower edge. At back is a bow, secured under a strap of the felt, made of lighter brown/beige satin tube ribbon. The brim is of the same felt, curling up at outer edge, banded at outer edge in the same satin tube ribbon. The hat is unlined, with inner light brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's(?) label inside: "Anniversaire / Original / by New Era" Additional tag: "ADJ / M.S.C."
Date: 1963
Creator: New Era
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Gown

Evening gown of silk in light purple floral print against a forest green background. Printed chiffon evening gown in olive greens, brown and lavender. Deep decollete front and back. Fabric looped up on left side for irregular silhouette. Right shoulder covered with gathered chiffon which hangs down to form a long train. Right side zipper. Neckline trim of dark green velvet with bronze braid and sequins. Lined in pink organza and trimmed at hem with matching metallic bronze braid and sequins.
Date: 1963
Creator: Etches, Matilda
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Culottes Dress

Culotte dress of red/white acrylic hounds tooth jersey. Low, round neckline; sleeveless. Knee-length. Two large patch pockets; right pocket has interior zippered pocket with an additional pocket in lining. Skirt gathers into natural waist. Zipper at center back with white tassel pull. Unlined. With tie belt of matching fabric, 1" wide.
Date: 1963
Creator: Frankfurt, Elsie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Raincoat

(At left) Raincoat of black vinyl. The modified A-line coat is of short length, extending to just at or below the knee, and has long sleeves. Center-front opening is secured with 3 silver/chrome clip closures, one at the rounded neckline and two at waist. There is one patch pocket at the right hip. The coat is fully lined in synthetic with vertical stripes of pink, green, blue, violet, and red on a black ground. Size 10. Manufacturer's label inside at center back just below neckline: "La Flaque / de Paris". At right inside side-seam is a Union Label.
Date: 1963
Creator: La Flaque de Paris
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather moccasins

Pair of men's light brown suede moccasins. Fringed band around upper, with drawstring at vamp.
Date: 1963/1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Cocktail dress of black silk. Dyed sable cuffs and at hemline. Lined in black silk. Button and snap closure in back.
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Maxi coat

Maxi coat of brown and tan striped woven wool. Trimmed and pieced in matching yarn crochet with faux sheep skin around neckline, center front opening and hemline. Hook and eye closure. Lined in brown faille.
Date: 1963/1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3152 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3152

Butterick pattern 3152 to make a two-piece dress with boxy jacket and straight, darted skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3082 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3082

Butterick pattern 3082 to make a semi-fitted jumper with extended shoulders and blouse with variety of collars, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3082 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3082

Butterick pattern 3082 to make a sleeveless jumper with extended shoulders and four variations of a blouse, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Coat of short fuzzy pink wool with three-quarter sleeves cut so sable cuffs of dress will show. Six 1-inch black buttons. Lined in pink silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Cocktail coat of American Beauty-red silk brocade with three-quarter sleeves. Collarless round neckline with open front. Below knee-length. Lined in red silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of black wool. Street-length, short sleeves. Scoop neck. Collar and cuffs with frills of same. Skirt slightly gathered at waist. Tie at left hip. Center back zipper. Skirt formed as simulated "wrap", with zipper at right side under flap. Under flap skirt is seen to be culottes. Lined in Silk. Designer's label: "An Original / Lotus"
Date: 1963
Creator: Frankfurt, Elsie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mushroom hat

Mushroom style hat of black silk organza covered with large black organza overlapping petals. Shallow black net crown with 5" wide down-turned brim. Lined in net with black grosgrain headband. No labels.
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Slouch/Garbo style hat of tan fur felt. High domed crown and wide floppy brim. Hatband of tan grosgrain ribbon and bow as trim at right side. Headband of green grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Stamped on crown: Martelle / Body Made in West Germany Designer label: Styled by / Coralie
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Coralie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw hat

Pillbox hat of black shiny straw. Rolled brim with slightly domed crown. Hatpin with small black, round head. Headband of green grosgrain ribbon; lined in black net. Combs at sides for securing hat to head. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tea or afternoon dress

Cocktail dress of off-white tucked poplin and lace inserts at yoke and hem. Sleeveless lace shoulders; street length. Scalloped hem with scalloped lace inserts. Center back zipper. Lined in layers of ecru and ivory organza; boned bodice lining. Ecru satin belt with bow and trailing ends.
Date: 1963
Creator: Stark, Karen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather handbag

Square handbag of orange leather with rectangular brass snap closure under the flap. Single handle of matching leather; accordion bottom. Lining of pale orange satin with two patch pockets separated by a zipper pocket. Designer's stamp: Bags by / Nicholas Reich Width: 7 1/8" Height: 6 3/4", without handle Height: 11 1/2", with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Date: 1963
Creator: Reich, Nicholas
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Sack dress of navy wool gaberdine with belted front and flyaway back.
Date: 1963
Creator: Trigère, Pauline
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Coat of red wool. Midi length with 2" band standing collar. Long kimono style sleeves with 2 tucks at shoulder. Applied V-shaped piece from center front to hem. Single breasted with 4 black and gold, 1" buttons and tailored buttonholes. Side slit pockets. Seam down center back to hem. Lined in black wool; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back: "Galanos"
Date: 1963/1983
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Jacket of black gabardine. Single breasted with five black plastic buttons and bound buttonholes; hip length. Long sleeves with two darts at elbows. Yoked back. Front yoke button trim, two front lapels with one non-functional button closure on each. Flapped patch pockets with nonfunctional button closure. Rolled collar. One snap button closure at collar neckline and one at bottom near hem. Curved at bottom hem. Lined in black silk. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1963/1969
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pink shoes

Pink peau de soie platform shoes with slingback straps. Markings left & right: "Chaussures / Givenchy / Paris" Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 8 cm. Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches
Date: 1963/1973
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Women's jacket of beige gabardine. Hip length. Long sleeves with decorative non-functioning placket; one non-functioning button and bound buttonhole on each placket. Patch pockets on breast with flap closure trimmed with non-functioning button and bound buttonhole. All buttons on center closure are non-functioning with bound buttonholes; actual closure is hidden covered snaps. Bottom button is bordered two inches above and just beneath bottom bound buttonhole stitching with thick black piping. Lined in black silk. Designer label in left side seam: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1963/1969
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library