Bamboo folding fan

Fan of folding type; bamboo sticks and guards; leaf of paper with painted scene on one side and text in Chinese characters on reverse. Stamped on reverse: "Made in China".
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening gown

Silver floor-length gown with white fur. "Burke-Amey / New York"
Date: 1966
Creator: Burke-Amey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner Gown

Dinner gown of red velvet. The full-length dress is of deep red velvet, embroidered in black to form an all-over pattern of "fish scales". Neckline is rounded, higher in front than back, and has full-length sleeves with a modified leg-of-mutton effect at the shoulders and zipper closures at wrists. The bodice is seamed, and has a natural waistline. The neckline, waistline, and upper part of sleeves/shoulders are edged in black cording/braid. Skirt is slightly gathered into the waistline braid. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye closure at neck. Small panel lining front of bodice at bust, the rest of the gown unlined. No label sewn in garment, but retains original paper tag: obverse: "Vera Maxwell / Original"; reverse: "Vera Maxwell / Original / Fibre Content / 100% Wool / Style 121 / Size [blank] / Mat. [blank] / Account No. [blank]". This gown is one of the "Dance Hall Girl" dresses from Ms. Maxwell's Southwest American Collection.
Date: 1966
Creator: Maxwell, Vera
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Bolla" flight attendant uniform hat

Uniform hat for Braniff International Airways flight attendants.
Date: 1966
Creator: Adolfo & Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Coat of green, red and purple wool plaid. Double breasted with 2 front pockets. Designer's Label: "EISA"
Date: 1966
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening coat

Evening coat of lack velvet. Full length with slits up each side; sleeveless. Lined with silk. Label: "Givenchy" Couture number: 44935
Date: 1966
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8620 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8620

McCall's pattern 8620 to make a sleeveless three-panel dress with gathered yoke, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1966
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6908 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6908

Simplicity pattern 6908 to make a dress with modified a-line silhouette and cowl neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1966
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8590 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8590

McCall's pattern 8590 to make a five-panel dress with set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1966
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather boots

Boots of brown leather. Edwardian-style ankle boots; punched and stitched leather front in a wing-tip design; faux button flap; elastic cinching at ankle. Designer's label inside reads: "Ring O"
Date: 1966/1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8577 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8577

McCall's pattern 8577 to make a dress with front yoke, rounded neckline with optional round collar, slight flare, and back zipper closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1966
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6636 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6636

Simplicity pattern 6636 to make pants, skirt, vest, and jacket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1966
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Wide kipper tie of big, bright stylized paisley in yellows and gold on a blue field. The blue dye was originally much more intense and is gradually fading to white. Label: Brent, with Montgomery Ward symbol
Date: 1966
Creator: Brent
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6731 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6731

Simplicity pattern 6731 to make misses' one-piece dress with bib and cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1966
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3995 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3995

Butterick pattern 3995 to make a dress with square neckline, gathered set-in sleeves, and two lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1966
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wrap-around sunglasses

Wrap-around sunglasses. Clear plastic earpiece with visor of black plastic. Blue/green plastic behind black plastic eye slits forms shaded eyes. Designer label: Paco Rabanne / Paris / Made in France.
Date: 1966
Creator: Rabanne, Paco
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Fedora like hat of tan wool felt; topstitched brim parts and folds down on one side and curves up on other side; black leather trim around crown with 2 black grosgrain buttons; brim edged with black grosgrain ribbon.
Date: 1966
Creator: Bury, Lee
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Girl's party dress

Girl's white dotted Swiss party dress. Dropped waist with blue fabric belt dividing bodice and pleated skirt. Machine tucked front with lace trim. Lace at high round neck and cuffs of long sleeves. Size tag with handwritten "JONI J / 257"
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Coat of royal blue heavy stretch fabric with silk lining. Turned down collar. Six 1/2" globular brass buttons; single breasted. Dolman sleeve cut in one with front and back with underarm gussets. Above knee length.
Date: 1966
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening gown of sapphire blue chiffon evening gown with scattered embroidered gold stars and tiny rhinestones. Strapless. Dress is floor length with gathers and a gold tassled cord at the bust. B) Gathered cape matching dress. Designer label under right arm: "Givenchy / Made in France" Style number: 60488?
Date: 1966
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw hat

Hat of fine blue/gray straw with high crown and wide brim. Hatband of navy silk chiffon scarf. Brim rolls slightly at left.Underside of brim is natural straw. Headband black grosgrain ribbon; lined in black taffeta. Designer label: Galanos
Date: 1966
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Side Stepper" platforms

Pair of men's platform shoes of black leather with gray and black leather braid decoration. Slip-on black leather shoes set on thick black platforms with thick black stacked chunky heels. From tongue down vamp to outer edge of each shoe are three applied black and gray leather "braids" forming a gentle curve across the upper of the shoe. No visible marks or labels.
Date: 1966/1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of cream wool crepe. Below knee length with 13" side slits; Long sleeves. Mock collar with right side curving to asymmetrical placket with 5 large circular black plastic buttons ending at natural waist at center front. Center back invisible zipper with 2 hook & eyes. Lined in cream synthetic fabric.
Date: 1966
Creator: Cardin, Pierre
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Caftan dress

Silk knit caftan silhouette combination of aquamarine and white.
Date: 1966
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library