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Chiffon dress

Dress of black silk synthetic chiffon. Full length dress with inner black tricot(?) layer and outer layer of black chiffon. Rounded neckline. Bodice and sleeves covered with geometric pattern of silver/grey bugle beads. Long sleeves are single-layer, with short zipper closure with hook & eyes at cuffs. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and two snaps on outer layer of skirt at waistline. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Victoria Royal Ltd. / Made in / British Crown Colony / of / Hong Kong" Size label: "10" Care label: "Dry Clean / Only"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Victoria Royal Ltd.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather ensemble

Woman's two piece suit of black print suede. Printed with an ornate Art Deco pattern of vertical rows of small dots with minor scalloping (colors of grey); ornate border print with colors of gold, red, lavender, and blue. Trimmed at edges with gold thread. A) Jacket. Styled with standing/Mandarin collar with center front opening with seven hook & eyes closures. Curved hemline. Padded shoulders. Long, semi-full fitted sleeves with uneven sleeve edge. Slightly curved hemline with uneven front. Unlined. Total length: 24.5" (61.6cm) Designer label inside collar: "roberto cavalli / Made in Italy" Size label: "XS" Care and contents label. B) Knee length or below the knee pencil skirt with 1" waistband of self fabric. 10.5" slit on right seam. Curved hem with minor scallops. Center back closure by plastic zipper with one covered button at waistband. Unlined. 27" waist. Designer label inside zipper: "roberto cavalli / Made in Italy".
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Denim ensemble

Pantsuit of bleached light blue denim. A) Jacket has modified Nehru collar. Center front zipper, slightly flared fit. Sleeves are long with outer edges laced with woven white, flat lacing through brass grommets. Accented with colored stitching in a zig-zag pattern. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Roncelli" Content/care/origin label below: "100% Cotton / Professionally Dry Clean / Made in Hong Kong" Size label: "11-12" B) Pants of same. Hip hugger; bell bottom; zipper fly. Outer edges of legs laced as are sleeves.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Roncelli
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tube top

Woman's strapless /tube top in pale blue denim. Uneven twill weave fabric. Styled with straight upper edge with downward curved flounce with straight overlap at center front. Elasticized and shirred sides with center front seam shirred. Lower flounce with downward curve at center front. Unlined. Support stays at sides. Center back closure with full length separating metal zipper. No label: outside tag lower right back, "jag". Length: 15 5/8" (27 cm)
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Jag
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Novely woven suit

Suit ensemble in woven yarns of beige and other colors. a) Jacket, single breasted, notched collar, three gold-tone metal buttons in shape of roses, long set-in sleeves, braided trim along openings and hems, patch pockets at hips, fitted at waist, designer label "Anne Sorrente 1 Rue Auber Paris" b) skirt of like fabric, straight silhouette, zipper closure (shown backwards)
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Sorrente, Anne
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Blouse

Shirt of beige, yellow and pale orange patterned polyester/silk blend. Semi-fitted shirt with partial front placket opening. Spread collar and long sleeves.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Klein, Anne
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress with tie belt

Dress of green poly-silk. Unlined. Knee-length. Scoop neckline. Seven small rhinestone buttons down center front. Bottom button is non-working and missing rhinestone. Gold striped bias trim on sleeve ends hem, neckline, down center front, and around shaped and dropped waistline. Two hidden pockets in front set into waistline. Double-stitched seams on underarm sleeves and side seams. Center back seam down to waist. Top and bottom buttons are missing rhinestones. Designer label back center neckline: Geoffrey Beene b) Matching tie belt.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Yellow wool dress

A) Dress of yellow wool knit. Full-length. Mandarin collar, with ends stitched down to form slight collar points. Center front opening with 17 self-covered circular buttons and bound button holes, two buttons non-functional due to sewn-down collar, and one extra button hole at top in collar, but no button. Long or 3/4 length sleeves. Two large patch pockets at front hips. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label: "Norman Norell / New York" B) Tie belt of same fabric.
Date: 1970
Creator: Norell, Norman
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk pumps

Pumps of off white or ecru silk shantung, pointed toe box, squared and low throat, narrow kitten heel covered in self with plastic tip, stamped inside "QualiCraft" "Hand lasted" with size 7 1/2 A
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coordinated ensemble

Coat ensemble of purple and gray novelty twill yarn. A) Coat. Single breasted with button closure. Ankle length; long Convertible collar. Lined in gray silk; shoulder pads. B) Blouse of purple silk. Long sleeves with ruffle collar and cuffs. With narrow tie. Designer's label: Louis Féraud / Paris C) Vest matching novelty yarn. Single breasted with welt pockets at sides. Lined in gray silk. D) Skirt of matching novelty yarn. Below knee length. Left side zipper closure. Lined in gray silk.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Féraud, Louis
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather pumps

Women's pumps of yellow patent leather. Designed with squared toe with plain uppers, the 1 1/2" high black patent leather heels have an inlay of concentric rectangles of alternating navy blue, green, orange, and red leather. Lined in cream leather. Designer Label (Left shoe): "Herbert Levine" Retailer's Label (Right shoe): "Amen Wardy / El Paso, Texas" Handwritten notation inside shoe: "7 1/2 M / 16887" Measurements: Length: 26.5 cm Width: 8 cm Height: 9 cm Heel: 4.5 cm / 1.5 in
Date: 1970/1977
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Pair of woman's shoes of pearlized plastic fabric. Designed with a squared toe, the shoes are lined in silver leather, and have square heels covered in same silver leather. Designer's label in left shoe: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label in right shoe: "Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas" Handwritten note inside shoe: "7 1/2 M / 26753"
Date: 1970/1977
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Pair of pumps of black leather and leopard skin. Designed with square toes, the shoes have black leather uppers and a 2" wide rectangular band of leopard skin extending from toe to instep, forming a tongue. Squared heel is covered with black leather, and tapers to base. Designer's label inside: "Herbert Levine" Written inside: "9a / 32701 / 11-857"
Date: 1970/1977
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suede ensemble

Woman's two-piece suit of bright russet red suede. a) Jacket. Center front opening with no closure method. Extended facing at center front from neckline, widens vertically to lower jacket and curve to horizontal line to side seam. Each side, pocket at horizontal line. Padded shoulders. Long, fitted two piece sleeves that taper toward wrist. Relatively straight hemline curves slightly at front. Lined with dark russet red lining fabric. Label: PORT SPORT / Made in British Crown Colony of Hong Kong Total length: 24" (61.0cm); b) Skirt. Medium length. Fitted four panel skirt with slight lower flare: each panel two pieces with seam at lower skirt. At left seam, 9 9/16" (24.3cm) slit. Fitted waistband. Center back plastic zipper closure with one round red plastic button at waistband. Lined with same fabric. Same labels as jacket (with care tag). Total length: 27" (68.6cm).
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Port Sport
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress ensemble

Ensemble of black silk damask with "V" monogram woven in as the pattern. A) Jacket/over-blouse of black silk damask. Mandarin collar, faux pocket flaps on both breasts, but no pockets. Single breasted, 6 buttons along opening. One button on each pocket flap and 1 on each wide cuff of the long sleeves. All buttons are of gold-colored metal embossed with "V" monogram. Hook and eye closure at neck. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; "Made in Italy", hand-written cloth tag reading "Pure Silk" B) Dress. Black silk "slip" style dress. Spaghetti straps. Neckline is straight across. Small slit on left side. No labels. C) Scarf. Black silk. Rectangular. 4' 6" long x 5" wide.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Valentino, Mario
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print caftan

A) Caftan style dress of bright multicolor patterned translucent chiffon. The full-length dress has a straight, sheath shape, with a jewel neckline and long handkerchief-style sleeves which extend past hem and open at forearm. The sheath is two layers of fabric with the pattern skillfully aligned, while the sleeves are one. Centered zipper at center back, slip-stitched in, extending from neckline to just below waist, with a single hook-and-eye closure at neckline. Both layers are folded up into a 4" hem and blind hemmed in. Side seams are french-seamed, the arm scythe is a 1/4" hand-rolled seam, with the joining seam not at underarm, but the side back. Sleeve edges have a 1/8" narrow rolled hem. The CB seam was sewn with the wrong sides together, then the seam was turned right side out, encasing the raw edges, then the new edges were sewn at a 3/4" SA coming to a point right before the vent and the second layer acts as a facing. The printed pattern of the material includes concentric shapes with geometric and floral influences. Designer label sewn inside back to left of zipper: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York" B) Black thin satin ribbon belt with …
Date: 1970
Creator: Cardin, Pierre
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pintuck dress

Shirt dress of dark blue wool crepe, center pussy bow collar, detachable white cotton pointed collar, center front button placket with large dark buttons with gold frames and crests, yoke to above bust, vertical pintuck panels from above bust to low hip at front and back, long set in sleeves with detachable white cotton cuffs, straight silhouette, lined with dark blue silk. Label: Ben Reig New York. b) Belt of black patent leather with gold-tone metal filigree buckle
Date: 1970
Creator: Reig, Ben
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather shoes

Pumps of mottled brown and black polished leather. Designed with squared toes, the shoes are brown along the sides, with black and lighter tan lines running from toe to instep. Across instep is applied plaque of same leather with scrolling ends. Squarish heel, which tapers slightly to base. Designer's label: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "6a / 14176 / 2.4243.8L"
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jersey jumpsuit

Lounging pantsuit of orange polyester. Very wide, bell shaped legs. Halter top style bodice with peplum and tie half-belt/sash. Center front hidden zipper closure.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Rompollo, Dominic
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Draped dress

Light blue crepe knit evening gown. Straps cross in front and straighten in back to create a keyhole at the chest. Empire waist with a 7.5" attached belt of self fabric; slightly gathered at waist. Sheath style skirt, slight flaring. Center back zipper closure with single hook and eye. 22" waist. Designer label: Care label under. No visible Size label, maybe cut out.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Harp, Holly
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suede ensemble

Pantsuit of steel blue suede leather with gold piping. A) Waist length jacket in modified battle jacket styel has long sleeves with 3” cuffs and closure of two brass snaps stamped “Cheap and Chic”. Convertible collar on center front opening of four matching brass button with two additional matching snaps on 3” waistband. Two semicircular patch pocket at bottom of yoke with gold piped plackets to waistband. Lined in steel blue acetate. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Moschino / Cheap and Chic / Made in Italy" Size "8"tag at upper right armseye. Content/care tag and original price tag at right side seam. B) Straight cut pants have fly zipper opening at center front with two hook & bars on 2” waistband. Waistband and outside side seams trimmed in gold piping. Lined to knees in steel blue acetate. Designer's label at center back waistline: "Moschino / Cheap and Chic / Made in Italy" Size "10" and content/care tags attached to base of designer label.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Moschino, Franco
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Patterned dress

Ensemble of green and brown cotton floral motif print: A) Dress. halter neckline; 3 in band of brown green and yellow floral motif; falsies sewn into each cup of the halter; back zipper closure; Designer's label at inside back neckline: "100% Pure Cotton / Made in India / By / House of Arts" Care label: "Professionally / Dry Clean Only" B) Jacket. sleeve has volume at shoulder and it long and straight to wrist; waist length; rolled collar.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: House of Arts
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid dress

A) Dress of white, pink, orange, and yellow buffalo plaid synthetic fabric; 3/4 length, rolled collar; patch pocket on left breast; center front opening extending most of length of garment with 5 gold buttons (1 missing); 3 buttons on each cuff; darting on bodice front; long sleeves with 3 pleats over the cuff. Fully lined in white/cream. Label: "Star of Siam / Hong Kong" B) Matching tie belt.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Star of Siam
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Dress of dark red velvet, floor length; long raglan sleeves with fur on the cuffs; standing band collar with hook and eye closures in the back; empire waist, but comes to a point above the bust with single bust darts on either side; back has princess seams; lined with a dark red. Designer's label at inside side seam: "Kiki Hart / New York" Union label at inside side seam.
Date: 1970
Creator: Hart, Kiki
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library