Dress

Black, green, and blue plaid day dress of cotton wool. Ballerina length full skirt and natural waistline. Band collar at neck. Five black plastic buttons at center front. Long gigot sleeves with one black plastic button at band at cuff. Two bound pockets at each side of waist. Extra button located on label. Designer's label at inside center back; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label under designer's label with extra button.
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: Laura Ashley
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of steel gray satin. Off the shoulder, elbow length ruched sleeves with modified crumb catcher shoulders lined in coral satin. Floor length. Skirt covered with rosettes of same with lattice effect. Bustle at back of knees is trimmed with large bow lined in coral satin. Center back zipper closure with snap closure on shoulders. 1763/F87
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Skirt ensemble: a) Maxi skirt of olive, turquoise, grey, black and orange/pink quilted satin with gold quilted velvet appliques, and appliques of light gold metallic on black. Quilted satin background has large abstract leaf motif with rough, feathered edges. Appliques are of a smaller leaf motif, the majority of which are gold velvet. Skirt is fully lined in a stiffened transparent black fabric with bands of woven plastic threads spaced from top to bottom to create a fuller skirt. Full-length, 45" long. Center back 8 1/2" opening with two snaps and two hinge closure. b) Blouse of gold quilted velvet patterned with tightly quilted lines forming rounded hearts with more loosely quilted swirly lines of space between. Fitted. Sleeves are long and tapered with a 4" zipper closure at wrists. Center back zipper closure extends all the way down to hem at waist. Standing round collar breaks in center back with three hook&eye closure, giving a turtleneck appearance in front. Attached shoulder pads. "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of burgundy velvet with black taffeta. Full length strapless. Bodice of velvet with velvet ruffle at neckline and matching ruffle just below waist. Skirt composed of alternating horizontal ruffles of burgundy velvet and black satin. Center back zipper with black satin bow at top. Inner boning in bodice. Horsehair stiffening to skirt, two inner layers of tulle petticoat, inner slip with stiffened wide hem. No labels found
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid dress ensemble

Ensemble of orange, black and white plaid wool and grey jersey knit wool/ cotton. a) Dress of grey jersey knit. Floor length. Turtle neck, 3" front, 1" back. Invisible zipper in back. Large black zipper in front to waist. Curved waist. W-shape gathers at front. Long sleeve. Designer label back of neckline: Geoffrey Beene b) Bolero jacket of orange wool. Large collar. 2" button at collar seam. Pocket flaps. c) Hood of jacket fabric.
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Boater hat

B) Natural straw hat. Domed crown with wide chocolate brown rayon hatband and bow in back. Elastic chin strap.
Date: Spring 1987
Creator: Laura Ashley
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

A) Periwinkle blue cotton floral printed day dress with dusty rose and blue flowers. Square neckline. Natural waistline. Ballerina-length 31" skirt. Full 14" short sleeves with 1 1/2" band at cuff. Invisible zipper center back. 2 bound pockets on each side at waist, B). Sash belt 2 1/2" wide of same fabric located in loop on label. Designer's label inside center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label underneath designer's label. Numerical label underneath care and content label; "3026"
Date: Spring 1987
Creator: Laura Ashley
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring - Summer, 1987 (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring - Summer, 1987

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.
Date: Spring 1987
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bubble skirt ensemble

Evening ensemble. a) Short black velvet and pink poly-satin strapless evening dress. Strapless boned bodice of black velvet with pink satin two-tier bubble skirt gathers in the center with wide velvet ribbon bow and pink rose at left side. Hem is banded with black velvet. b) Bolero style jacket of matching velvet with oversized puffed satin sleeves.
Date: 1987
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Girl's dress of royal blue polyester/cotton poplin. Puffed sleeves. Peter Pan collar of white knit and tiny blue pin dots. Gathers at high yoke. Teddy bear applique of same knit with red balloon at right of center over white soutache braid trim which runs 2"above hem. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label to left of zipper:"Florence Eiseman / -4T-" Care label to left of designer label. Original store tag attached at left underarm.
Date: 1987
Creator: Eiseman, Florence
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Girl's dress of jewel-toned cotton plaid in two shades of blue and magenta with white plaid stripes. Long, modified bishop sleeves are gathered at the shoulder and have 1" cuffs. White Swiss embroidered collar and attached magenta flower with teal green leaves. High, gathered waist. Attached magenta tucked tie belt. Center back zipper closure. Unlined; shoulder gathers are stiffened with white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman / 4" Care label to left of designer label. Style number: 70624
Date: 1987
Creator: Eiseman, Florence
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Double-breasted dress

Day dress of navy blue ramie-cotton blend, tea length, v-neckline created by double-breasted construction (reminiscent of princess seams) with six white round plastic buttons, wide rounded collar of cotton percale (?) trimmed in Battenburg lace creating leaf-life motifs, sleeveless, drop waist with box pleats, unlined. Labels: Nancy Johnson, size 10, fabric content and care label with Made in Hong Kong
Date: 1987
Creator: Johnson, Nancy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Short dress of red taffeta; short sleeves of white taffeta with daisy appliques. full skirt.
Date: 1987
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of green, yellow and red splashy flower printed crepe. Off the shoulder with center front diamond shaped cutout on bodice trimmed with bows at bust and waist. Floor length. Boned bodice; center back zipper closure.
Date: 1987
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Strapless sheath dress of tan stretch twill.
Date: 1987/1988
Creator: Klein, Calvin, 1942-
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of thin rayon. (a) Tank shirt of white with black broken stripes. Gather at center front neck and pleats down center front. Black and white bias at hems. Polka dots woven in. (b) Jacket of same bias. Pleats down front and wrists. No collar. Small flower buttons. Off-white. (c) Ankle length straight skirt of rayon. Black. Small pleats. Stitched down. Same bias at hem and side seams. (d) Below-knee length skirt, same as (c) (e) Belt of 1/2" black satin.
Date: 1987/1992
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of red and white silk jacquard in a pattern of falling petals with figured background. A) Dress of red and white silk jacquard with red petals on white ground. Street-length, sleeveless, with wide straps and V-neckline in front. Shallow boat neckline at back. Slightly raised waistline, and skirt pleated into waistline. Slash pocket at either hip, hidden by pleating. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at top. Bodice lined in white silk, skirt lined in white tulle. Label inside at back: "Scaasi / Boutique" B) Belt, of red patent leather backed by tan leather. 2" wide, with rectangular buckle covered in matching leather. No labels or marks on belt, but with masking tape adhered to back with written notation "3507". C) Jacket of matching white petals on red ground silk jacquard. Waist-length, with a notched collar having red-on-white facings on the lapels and collar. Fitted and flaring slightly at waist, with long sleeves. Center front opening with two domed circular buttons and bound button holes. Lined in white silk. No labels.
Date: 1987
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5565 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5565

Butterick See 'N Sew Pattern #5565 to make a misses' dress with loose-fitting straight silhouette and wide hemline flounce, extended shoulders, and high neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5643 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5643

Butterick See 'N Sew Pattern #5643 to make a misses' jumpsuit with blouson bodice, pack pockets, loose-fitting pull-on construction, and cap sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5699 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5699

Butterick See 'N Sew Pattern #5699 to make a misses' loose-fitting unlined jacket with notched collar, pull-over top with cutaway armholes, and straight skirt with elastic waist, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5723 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5723

Butterick Fast & Easy Pattern #5723 to make a top with dolman sleeves, front button closure, and fitted hemline and skirt variations including straight and flared with gores, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3189 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3189

Easy McCall's Pattern #3189 branded as "the gap at a McCall's" to make a girls' or boys' unisex shirt with extended shoulders, center front button placket, convertible collar, and patch pocket and pants or shorts with topstitch patch pockets and elastic waist, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: The Gap
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3298 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3298

Easy McCall's Pattern #3298 to make an unlined jacket, long-sleeved top with shoulder pads and back neckline opening, flared skirt, and tapered and pleated pants in stretch knit, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Belafonte-Harper, Shari
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1832 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1832

Vogue Basic Design Pattern #1832 to make a misses' blouse with v-neckline, optional collar, long set-in sleeves, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, and loose fit, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library