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Dress

Day ensemble of organza in print of yellow, gold and white butterflies with black dots on black background.
Date: 1960
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Photographs of Joyce Shoop wearing Hanae Mori evening gown

Three photographs of Ms. Joyce Shoop wearing a Hanae Mori evening gown. In the first, Ms. Shoop is leaning on a car that has the door open to show the driver's seat, taken at the Annual Tokyo Motor show. The other two images are promotional shots in which Ms. Shoop is posing in a photo studio while wearing the gown.
Date: 1967
Creator: Stanley, Connie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Draped dress

Coral pink. silk chiffon evening gown. Full-length evening gown constructed of gathered coral pink chiffon with contrasting gathered orange/pink panels center front and center back. Semi-fitted bodice with high rounded neckline. The neckline is accented with an orange/pink. silk chiffon. scarf panel detail. The scarf is sewn into the neckline from right center back to just short of the left shoulder line. The scarf is asymmetrically shaped and hangs to knee-level. It can be worn hanging loose or cowled at the neck. Full-length set-in gathered sleeves of sheer coral pink chiffon. The sleeves gather into wide cuffs fastened with two covered snaps. Center back zipper closure from neck to hipline within a single hook&eye at the neckline. Natural waist seam with embroidered belt detail. The belt consists of circular medallions of rhinestones and gold bugle beads arranged in a chain motif. Full. floor-length gathered skirt. Fitted lining of coral pink crepe. The lining's skirt is slit to knee-level. Label located over inside left shoulder blade.
Date: Autumn 1969
Creator: Sarmi, Ferdinando
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather heels

High heels; white pearlized kid with fuschia inlay in slit vamp detail. pointed toe. stilletto heel Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 7 cm. H: 9 cm. not including strap Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/4 inches) Markings: "Neiman Marcus / Hand sewn / made in italy" Left and Right shoe: "BRUNO / MAGLI / BOLOGNA / MADE IN ITALY"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Magli, Bruno
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bed robe

Robe of light blue or aqua quilted fabric with swirling floral motif stitched in, with bermuda collar, long sleeves, matching buttons of knotted bias, trapeze silhouette, lined in matching silk. Labels: "Made in Hong Kong Expressly for Neiman Marcus" and fabric content and care labels.
Date: 1964/1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw picture hat

Picture hat of natural straw. The low, domed crown has a hatband of lime green grosgrain ribbon with large bow with trailing ends at back right and two trailing ends at left. The wide, circular brim is turned up at left edge. Unlined; headband of dark brown grosgrain ribbon. Maker's (retailer's?) label sewn to inner hatband: "Henry's / Originals / Dallas"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture hat

Picture hat of natural straw. Domed crown with red grosgrain hatband. Brim is trimmed on the bottom edge in red grosgrain. Brim turns up at the front left and trimmed with a red grosgrain cockade. Headband of black fabric; unlined. Maker's label: Monique Dofny Retailer's label: Viv / Neiman-Marcus / Made in France
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Dofny, Monique
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Zodiac" shoes

Pair of pumps of yellow patent leather and acrylic or Lucite. The upper of the shoe is of muted yellow patent leather, with rounded toe and squared-off vamp. Heel is of clear acrylic or Lucite, rounded at back, and tapering slightly to base. Designer's label stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten inside: "9aa / 71329" Handwritten/incised into leather of sole: "Zodiac"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Scarf

Scarf of brown silk in hand printed dark red paisley inspired central design with geometric and paisley-like border. Rolled hem. Measures 26'' x 26'' Label: "All silk woven / and printed by hand / in India for / Hand Craft Inc."
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Hand Craft Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Faille pumps

Pair of pumps of cream crepe faille silk. Designed with a rounded toe, the shoes have a large applied bow/rosette of same fabric at center of instep. Low heels taper to base. Maker's mark stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's mark stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "7aa / 6327C" Measurements: Length: 27 cm Width: 8.5cm Height: 11cm Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid-printed necktie

Man's necktie of silk in plaid inspired pattern of brown print lines on tan background. Tipped in off-white with blue "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris New York" print.
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Patterned necktie

Man's necktie of silk in foulard pattern of three dots and a triangle in blue, yellow and white on navy background. Interlined in off-white with blue "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris New York" print.
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Tivoli" scarf

Scarf of silk printed with an amusement park scene panorama of figural silhouettes in a black, blue and green. "En Aften/ Paa Tivoli" (An Evening at Tivoli) printed in bottom left corner and "Bjørn Wiinblad" signature printed in right corner of park scene. Rolled hem. Measures 16'' x 67''
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Wiinblad, Bjørn
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket and dress

A) Jacket of black and white herringbone tweed, v-neckline, center front opening with buttons, flap pockets at hips, pocket flaps and center front opening trimmed in black leather, long set in sleeves, center back seam, lined in red silk. Label: Helga B) Dress of same fabric, round jewel neckline, short set in sleeves, a-line silhouette, inverted box pleats at sides in front and back, center back zipper, lined in black silk.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Helga
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Tarha" dress

(a)Yoke style dress of purple cotton with lavender and blue "Tarha" print design. Round neck; Short sleeves; seam at bust; 3 CF buttons. Designer' label: Marimekko / Suomi Finland" "D|R / Cambridge New York" with attached "Marimekko Finland" Retailer's label: "Neiman -Marcus" (b) Tie belt of same fabric; 1" wide.
Date: 1963
Creator: Marimekko
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fur coat

Coat of jaguar fur. Stand-up collar; 3/4 length. Long, set-in sleeves. Double-breasted with four black leather strap frog closures between eight black leather covered buttons; four additional elastic loops at right opening. Two front slit pockets faced in black grosgrain. Fully lined in black satin. Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" "Fur Label Authority" label inside left pocket.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening ensemble

Ensemble of baby blue / turquoise chiffon. A) Evening gown of baby blue / turquoise chiffon. Floor-length. Deep V neckline front and back with draping in front; empire waistline. Satin bow at back. Skirt cut full and flowing in two separate layers of chiffon over slender basic slip of chiffon over turquoise crepe. Designer's label at inside back: "Sarmi / New York" Retailer's label at inside of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus" Retailer's logo on hanging straps. B) Cape of baby blue chiffon. Floor-length; fastens at front with stain neckband trimmed with bow. No labels in cape.
Date: 1966
Creator: Sarmi, Ferdinando
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

A) Maxi evening dress of black sheer nylon with geometric line print, burnout rectangles and gold metallic thread details. Loose, pleated neckline; ¾ length raglan sleeves gather into bound wrists with hook & eye closure; underarm gussets. Snaps down center back. Body and sleeves fully backed in sheer nude fabric. Dress body lined in nude crepe with under lining of ivory; center back zipper closure on lining. Designer's label: Jean Louis Retailer's label: Marie Leavell B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 2" wide.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Louis, Jean
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Cocktail dress of yellow nylon. Body of dress is made up of rayon stitched into thin bands of piping that are looped and stitched together resembling crochet; attached yellow crepe underdress. Boat neck dips to deep U-shape in back; sleeveless; A-line; knee length. Center back zipper closure on underdress; overdress has hook closures from neck to center back. Retailer Label: Lou Lattimore / Dallas Union Label: "BBGN / 905345" Maker's tag: Order No 3354 / Style E / Size / Remarks 403 14" "Brand" Label: Cameo / Evening Fashions
Date: 1962/1967
Creator: Cameo Evening Fashions
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble consisting of a yellow wool dress with a yellow wool jacket. a) Dress of yellow wool is sleeveless with round neckline; mini-length; stitch detailing at neck and arm openings; stitch detailing at waist of skirt; hook and eye closure at neck (center back); zipper at center back of dress, lined in yellow synthetic. b) Jacket of yellow wool with round collar; snap closure at neckline; 4 gold buttons at center front opening; 12.5" tab of self-fabric at lower back of jacket, adorned with a gold button at each end; pocket at upper left bust; two pockets at bottom of jacket. Designer Label: Made in France / Jean Patou Boutique Paris Retail Label: Made in France especially for Neiman-Marcus B) Dress of yellow wool id sleeveless with round neckline; mini-length; stitch detailing at neck and arm openings; stitch detailing at waist of skirt; hook and eye closure at neck (center back); zipper at center back of dress, lined in yellow synthetic. Designer Label: Made in France / Jean Patou Boutique Paris Retail Label: Made in France especially for Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1967
Creator: Patou, Jean (House of)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Formal coat

Coat of black matelassé double woven cloth. Single breasted with four black shiny faceted buttons; bound buttonholes. Long sleeves; 3" wide turn-down collar. Side slit pockets and bust darts. Darts at collar and shaping princess seams at back. Underlined in pelon with fiber-fill interlining; lined in black silk. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus ILGWU label at side with #649042
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Zuckerman, Ben
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Houndstooth coat

Coat of novelty yarn wool houndstooth in red, green, and grey/black/white. Full-length with long sleeves. High collar. Double-breasted with five circular, green suede-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Snaps at collar to secure flap. Pockets in side seams. Belt loops at sides (belt missing). Fully lined in red silk. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Marie Leavell" Union label at right side seam.
Date: 1964/1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hostess dress

Hostess dress of gold and orange brocade. The dress has a strong middle eastern or Indian influence. Sleeveless fitted bodice with moderate rounded neckline slit to upper bust-level. Natural waist seam with a flared, four panel, ankle-length skirt. The neckline, armscyes, waist seam, and center front of the dress are accented with wide bands of gold and silver fringed braid. The base of the right armscye is also accented with a small round brass bell. Center back zipper closure from neck to hipline with a single hook&eye at the neckline. Fully lined in yellow/orange silk. Retailer's label: "Bettes / Dallas"
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Maternity coat

Maternity coat of red/orange wool jersey knit in trapeze inspired style. Notched lapel with black velvet collar; knee length. Long sleeves have vented cuffs trimmed with two small black buttons. Center front closure of five black plastic shank buttons and oval buttonholes. Back half belt with two black buttons matching front closure. Unlined. Designer label: Page Boy / Dallas
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library