Bikini dress

Sweater dress of acrylic knit in figural design of a woman in a purple bikini. Mini length; short sleeves. Pullover style; rounded neckline. Designer label: Fashion Brand Company by Penelope Gazin
Date: 2020
Creator: Fashion Brand Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sequin dress

Cocktail dress of all-over sequins creating a dynamic collage of art deco-inspired images, including a black and white checkerboard, arching geometric images, and letters spelling out "Pittura" diagonally across the front. Jewel neckline, short set-in sleeves, shift silhouette, mid-thigh length, center back zipper, no label.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Khan, Naeem
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Open crown hat with olive green straw encircling front visor and headband. Ochre velvet draped over visor decorated with small white, bell-shaped flowers. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Kenneth Hopkins Original"
Date: 1948
Creator: Hopkins, Kenneth
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of black felt. The low, domed crown of black felt is ornamented with a double-spray of black feathers at front. The brim, also of black felt, is turned up at front and turned down at back. The underside of the brim, which shows at front, is lined in black lace embellished with tiny black sequins and beads (jet?). The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Attached to inner hatband is a small black plastic comb to secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Grace Nugent / Los Angeles, Calif." Supplier's logo mark of Merrimac De Luxe Fur Felt stamped to inside of crown.
Date: 1940/1944
Creator: Nugent, Grace
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sportswear Ensemble

Active wear ensemble of striped yellow-and-orange top and orange mini skirt.
Date: 1967
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Navy daytime tailored two-piece suit in British Samek wool. a) Suit jacket of navy British Samek wool. Center front opening with three circular, blue plastic buttons; welted buttonholes button suit jacket. Padded shoulders. Two patch pockets. Notched collar with squared shoulder yoke with matching button attached to square insert. Lined in eggplant crepe. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Adrian / in / British Samek Material" Tag above designer's label: "A. Herod, Sr." b) Slim straight skirt of navy British Samek wool. Folded waistband of same. Center back zipper with snap and 4 hook and eyes on waistband. Lined in navy blue silk. Tag on inside waistband: "A. Herod, Sr."
Date: 1947
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Cape Coat and Dress

Two-piece wool tweed cape/coat street ensemble. a) Cape coat of wool tweed in three shades of plum. Long, single-breasted coat with cape attached at shoulders. Four button closure with alternating bound buttonholes and supplemented with two hook & eyes. Two small double welt pockets on yoke and two larger double welt pockets at waistline. Coat dress portion is tailored at waistline with 3/4 length sleeves. Small turndown collar. Lined in rust brown colored silk faille. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Adrian / Original" b) Straight skirt of matching wool tweed. Unlined. Zipper closure.
Date: 1947
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Street suit of gray wool. A daytime or street suit consisting of two pieces. Excellent example of chiaroscuro work. A) Jacket with squared padded shoulders, no collar, and long sleeves. Opening along the central front, the jacket has a series of 5 hook-and-eye closures. A band that extends from upper left, across opening, and secures through a wide loop just below the right shoulder. The jacket is lined in a peach/mauve silk. At center back of inside neckline is designer's label: "Adrian / Original" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Frost Bros. / San Antonio". B) Straight skirt was originally just below knee length, but has been lengthened by the addition of material almost matching the lining of the jacket. The skirt has a center back zipper closure. It is currently unlined, but has evidence of the alterations. No labels, possibly removed.
Date: 1946
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beret

Beret style hat of ochre colored chenille yarn. Retailer's label on inside crown: " Alexander & Oviatt / Los Angeles"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of beige lace with a pleated satin midriff, beading done in sequins and seed pearls. Label in left side beneath arm hole reads "Ursula/Beverly Hills"
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Ursula of Beverly Hills
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

A) Black bugle beaded satin dress, below knee length, short sleeves, fitted waistline. B) Matching beaded bolero jacket.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Polyester necktie

Man's necktie of black polyester jacquard in diagonal stripes in multiple patterns. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in peached polyester; interlined. Designer label: Don Loper / Beverly Hills
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Loper, Don
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Man's brown silk necktie. 2 1/2" wide. Lined in white with retailer's name.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beaded dress

Evening/dinner dress of red silk beaded in red bugle beads in swirl design with red rhinestones. Short scalloped sleeves; scoop neckline. Below knee length with scalloped hem. Center back zipper closure. Lined in red silk.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Nightgown

Baby-doll style nightgown of off-white nylon with 4" scalloped, lace trim at hem. Deep scoop neckline with spaghetti straps; A-line; falls just below hips. Label: Claire Sandra by Lucie Ann / Beverly Hills
Date: 1960
Creator: Lucie Ann
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Patterned tie

Man's necktie of silk in foulard pattern of gray, teal and navy blue disks with black oval centers on a red background. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in dark purple; interlined. Designer's label: Don Loper / Beverly Hills
Date: 1980/1995
Creator: Loper, Don
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped necktie

Man's necktie of barcode striped polyester in shades of gray and light blue. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white polyester; interlined. Maker's label: Designed in Italy / by / Angelo Correlli / 100% Polyester RN 15500
Date: 1975/1995
Creator: Correlli, Angelo
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Men's tie of light brown, dark brown, red-brown, and black impressionistic plaid polyester.
Date: 1970/1985
Creator: Loper, Don
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Else Pattern (open access)

Envelope for Else Pattern

Else "all-in-one pants pattern" to make basic, hip hugger, bell bottoms, flare bells, skirt pants, bermudas, jamaicas, capris, calf skimmers, pedal pushers, and hostess pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1965
Creator: Else Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of lime green taffeta with draping and trailing large red flower accents down right side. Squared neckline with spaghetti straps and wide U-shaped back; maxi length. Boned bodice. Center back zipper closure with separate zipper on interior corset/bodice. Lined in green organza. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills
Date: 1955
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Man's shirt. Short-sleeved man's shirt of white loose-weave cotton blend with vertical patterns of plain, openwork with patterning, and loose-weave stripes. Center front opening with 5 circular buttons. Patch pocket at left breast. Labels: Fabric content (mostly illegible); "Don Loper / Beverly Hills / by Duke of Hollywood" with size (L, 16-16 1/2)
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Loper, Don
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe with diamond-shaped sequined accent pattern at neckline. Neckline accent is backed in tan fabric with black mousseline net in diamond cutouts. Below knee length; elbow length sleeves. Angled release pleats at front waist. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Beverly HiIls
Date: 1950
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe. Sweetheart neckline with draped bust line and black bugle beading in leaf motif on shoulders. Street length; long sleeves with zipper closures. Dropped waist dips further in back with pleats that form draped back detail. Center back zipper closure. Unlined; padded shoulders. Designer label: Howard Greer / Custom Original
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

A) Dinner dress of black silk crepe. Full length; pink satin lining on roll collar. Pink satin panels at bust and waist overlaid with black scrolled lace trim. Long dolman sleeves. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Contour belt of matching black crepe backed in black leather.
Date: 1958
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library