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Robe

A) Bathrobe of purple velvet lined with purple satin. Standing collar, two pockets. Rolled cuffs of matching purple satin. Designer's label at inside left side seam: Made in France / Modele / Depose / By Cadolle / 14 Rue Cambon Paris B) Matching tie sash in purple satin.
Date: 1960
Creator: Cadole
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk blouse

Blouse of beige silk crepe. Rounded placket neckline; short sleeves. Two front patch pockets with gold metal buttons of Coco Chanel profile and stamped "Coco Chanel Paris France". Straight hem. Center back has placket opening at top with one gold matching button. Designer's label: Chanel / Boutique
Date: unknown
Creator: Chanel (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sailor suit

Sailor suit of navy blue velvet. White sailor collar trimmed in double row of navy soutache. Long sleeves with white cuffs and matching double row of navy soutache. Knicker pants attach to top at buttons on waist; zipper fly front below waistband. Retailer's label: "Au Chat Botté / New York"
Date: 1970
Creator: Au Chat Botté
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt ensemble

Skirt ensemble. a) Maxi skirt of brown cotton/viscose blend velveteen. Gathers into 2" waistband. Slit side pockets. Center back zipper closure. Lined in brown rayon. Size 38. Designer label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche Care/content tag. b) Blouse of synthetic silk twill in brown basketweave motif with black outline on white background. Convertible collar; closure of three hidden buttons. Breast flap pockets with button. Full sleeves gathered at cuff with single button closure. Box pleat at center back sewn at top and bottom. Padded shoulders; unlined. Size 34 Designer label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche Evidence of tag removed.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

A) Jacket of black silk faille with black velvet trim. Four panels gathered at front; four beaded buttons. Designer Label: Haute Couture / Givenchy Couture Number: 83780 B) Pencil skirt of black silk faille.
Date: Autumn 1995
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Skirt ensemble of gold wool with woven stripe. A) Fitted suit jacket with notched lapel. One breast welt pocket on left side, two bound pockets on lower half (unopened). Single-breasted, two-button closure. Full length suit sleeves with vented cuffs and faux closure of two buttons. Back is plain with center seam. Lined in gold; padded shoulders. Label: Régine France / 4 Av. du Président Wilson Paris / 359.08.36 Size/care/content tags. B) Skirt of matching wool. Straight style with two buttons on front waistband placket. Right button opens and has zipper to form skirt opening. Front has two hidden seam pockets. Back is plain. Lined in gold. Fiber content/care tags.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: France, Regine
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day suit

Daytime suit of navy blue/white flecked wool tweed. A: Jacket in short fitted style; cut down to waist in front with four navy concave buttons on waist-coat style closing. Wide revers cut into coat at mid-shoulder and extend to waist closing, finished with saddle stitching in blue. Two double welt pockets at front sides. Long sleeves, each with two matching, nonfunctional buttons at cuff. Lined in dark blue silk; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Jane / 28 Place VendĂ´me" B: Skirt in slim, slightly A-lined style with saddle stitching outlining front panel to hem. Pleat at center back near hem. Opening at left with two hook & eyes on black grosgrain waistband with four snaps behind left side of panel. Unlined.
Date: 1936/1937
Creator: Jane
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening bag

Evening clutch of mint green colored silk with pearl bead trim along front top. Inverted rectangular frame. Pull latch closure with fabric covered lever on back. White satin lining with pocket piped in gold. Designer label: Comolli Measurements: 25cm L, 17cm, H, 4cm W.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Comoli
System: The UNT Digital Library

Milan straw hat

Hat of white Milan straw. High cylindrical crown and wide upward turned brim. Hatband of 1-1/2" white kid leather with fringe streamers in center back. White grosgrain headband; unlined. Designer label: Givenchy / Paris Measurements: Front to Back: 39 cm. Side to Side: 38 cm. Height: 12 cm.
Date: 1970
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet ensemble

Evening ensemble of black crushed velvet. A) Cocktail dress of black crushed velvet, ankle length, with long sleeves. From knees to hem the skirt is of velvet fringe cut from the fabric. Designer's label: "Givenchy" Hidden behind designer's label is handwritten couture label: "47 757" B) Stole of crushed black velvet with long chenille velvet fringe along one side. At ends are "two tiny pockets to put hands in to cross shawl over breast". Designer's Label: "Givenchy Paris". Hidden behind designer's label is handwritten couture label: "47 156" C) Belt of velvet.
Date: 1969
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Satin pumps

High heel pump of pink satin with flat bow, narrow profile, stiletto heel. Missing one bow and other damaged. Measurements: L: 22 cm. W: 6.5 cm. H: 11.5 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2 1/2 inches Markings: L&R- "Roger Vivier / Paris / sur mesure"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Vivier, Roger Henri
System: The UNT Digital Library

Satin heels

High heel pumps of brown dotted satin with flat bow Markings: "Delman / Christian Dior / Paris"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pink silk shoes

Pumps of bright pink silk, gentle pointed toe box with floppy tied bow of self creating cutout effect, round vamp, stacked heel covered in self. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 11.5 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches Markings L&R- "sur mesure / Roger Viver / Paris"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Vivier, Roger Herni
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Pair of tan linen platform pumps. Heavy-weight tan linen uppers with rounded throat. 3 3/8" modified continental heel, the heel and platform covered in taupe leather. Sole of black leather. Inner lining of gold metallic leather on all but inner heels, those lined with off-white leather. Stamped in each shoe: "Yves Saint Laurent". Stamped on sole: "Leather / Leder / Cuir / Guoid" in hide border; "Made in Italy"; "M"; "7". Size 7; 23 cm. long; 8 cm. at widest; 15cm. at highest; Heel: 8.5 cm. (3 3/8") high on axis with cap.
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

High heeled pumps in blue satin with white polka dots. Black leather soles. Gold and white leather linings. Stamped label in instep: Rene Mancini /Fait Main / Paris Measurements: Length: 24 cm Width: 8cm Height: 14cm Heel: 8.5cm (3 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: Spring 1992
Creator: Mancini, Rene
System: The UNT Digital Library

Heels

Pair of heeled pumps of brown floral damask. Pointed toes, 5 self-covered buttons across vamp. Metallic gold lining. 3" heels. Stamped in both shoes: "René Mancini / Paris" Stamped on sole of both shoes: "Fab En France / [pictograms for leather] / No 4075 / 37 / 1/2"
Date: 1994/1996
Creator: Mancini, Rene & De la Renta, Oscar
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jersey-covered pumps

Shoes in d'Orsay pump style of black jersey with pompoms of tubular black jersey. Heels are constructed in graduated balls and discs and covered in matching black jersey; 4" high. Shoes stamped "YSL" and "5362 9381 37 C" With box stamped "Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche" and black satin shoe bag.
Date: 2007
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print shoes

Shoes of bright flower silk print. Platform with 3" shaped heel; ankle strap; black button on strap. Stamped inside: "Roger Vivier / Paris" and "sur-mesure" Shoes were made to match an ensemble by Givenchy.
Date: 1972
Creator: Vivier, Roger & Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Black patent shoes

Shoes of black patent leather with square-round toe box and stacked heels covered in contrasting blue fabric. Markings L&R: "Yves Saint Laurent"
Date: 1965/1979
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embellished pumps

Pumps of black velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pumps have rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and crystal rhinestones. Leather interior. Left: Givenchy / René Mancini / Paris Right: Made in Italy / Expressly / for /Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embellished pumps

Pumps of brown velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pump has rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and nine crystal rhinestones. Leather interior; suede bottom. Left: Givenchy / Rene Mancini / Paris Right: Made In Italy / Expressly / For / Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening shoes

Evening sandal of black satin; 3" heel; t-strap style with narrow cording that runs through top of T, crosses over foot, and runs through top of heel of shoe to be tied around the ankle; rhinestone balls hand from the ends of the cord. Left and Right shoe: "Boutique Mancini / 20. RUE DU BOCCADOR / BALZAC 42 - 86 _ PARIS" L: 21cm W: 7cm H 15cm Heel: 7 1/2cm / 3in
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Balzac
System: The UNT Digital Library

Slingback pumps

Pair of light taupe and black leather platform sling-back pumps. Uppers of light taupe leather with black leather toe cap and black-leather platform. Sling-back strap has leather-covered elastic section at center back. 3 1/4" modified continental heel covered in black leather. Stamped in each shoe: "Yves Saint Laurent". Stamped on sole: "Leather / Leder / Cuir / Guoid" in hide border; "Made in Italy"; "M"; "7". Size: 7; 23 cm. long; 8 cm. at widest; 16 cm. at highest; Heel: 8.5 cm. (3 1/4") high on axis with cap.
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Pair of woman's sandals of black suede. Designed with pointed toe, the slip-on sandals have two wavy-edged black suede bands crossing at instep, and a second pair of similar straps extending from heel and mid-foot to cross at slightly below ankle. At each crossing is mounted a faceted clear crystal set in a silver filigree rosette of four petals. 3 1/2" spike heel is covered in black satin. Tan leather sole. Maker's logo/label stamped in gold on cream leather inset in insole: "[logo of T bracketed by facing L's within oval] / Couture / Les Tropeziennes" Stamped in gold on sole: "Made in Italy / Vero Cuoio"; logo repeated; "Les Tropeziennes" and "35". Measurements: L: 20 cm. W: 8.5 cm. H: 10.3 cm. Heel: 8.5 cm, 3.5 inches
Date: 2009
Creator: Belarbi, M.
System: The UNT Digital Library