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Dress

Evening gown of black polyester velvet and satin. Heart shaped sweetheart velvet bodice with beaded leaf pattern applique embellishing surface. Long puffed satin sleeves with appliques at shoulders and black bugle bead and braid trimmed cuffs; zipper closure. V-shaped waistline has 4 long beaded tassels that tie at center front. Full length, gathered satin skirt with black net underskirt. Designer's label at back right shoulder: "Victor Costa" Care and content/size tags under designer label.
Date: 1980
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Maternity dress

Maternity dress of black tweed with wide scoop neckline, empire waist and mid-length skirt; short, wide sleeves are gathered into hem underneath sleeve; 1 inch band at empire waist with attached belt at sides that wraps around back with a button closure; mid-length skirt with crescent pockets at sides and box pleat at center-front with buttons of self-fabric down front; zip-back closure; unlined. Designer Label: Page Boy / Dallas
Date: 1950/1970
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening suit

Black and red evening suit. A) Jacket of acetate/cotton/viscose blend in bands of black faille and black and red brocade in floral pattern. Hip length; fitted with princess seams and long, fitted sleeves. Square cut collarless neckline. Center front closure of six round buttons covered in black cord. Lined in black synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 2801 F / Date Fall I 94 / Operator" Fiber content tag at left side seam. B) Skirt. Fitted at hips and flared below; knee length. Constructed of three layers of polyester: top layer black chiffon, middle layer red chiffon, and bottom layer red acetate. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye.
Date: 1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

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

Dress

Dress of aqua and gold metallic brocade; full-length; overskirt draped to create fullness over hips and ending in a small train in back. No designer's label. Attribution based on original N-M tag sewn into inner skirt.
Date: 1959
Creator: Rose, Helen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Three-piece ensemble of maroon colored suede with gold polka dots.
Date: 1975
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pantsuit

Pantsuit of black acetate/rayon velvet with silver and gold embroidery embellished with pearls. A) Doublet style jacket. White satin Peter Pan collar. Peplum and long cuffed sleeves. Elaborate gold and silver embroidery and white pearl beads underneath collar, on peplum, and 2-3/4" cuffs. Center front closure of five cabochon pearl shank buttons and barred buttonholes; large covered snap at neckline and hook & eye at waist. Peplum is lined and interfaced with white satin. Lined in black satin synthetic; padded shoulders. Designer;s label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Union label attached under designer label. Content/care tag at right side seam. B) Palazzo style pants of matching velvet. High waisted with boning. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Side slit pockets. Lined in black satin synthetic. Designer's label at right: "Victor Costa" Union label and content/care tags attached beneath designer label.
Date: unknown
Creator: Costa, Victor
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

Child's dress

A) Infant's dress of white batiste cotton. Yoke has rounded neckline with tatted lace and floral embroidered inserts. Short puffed sleeves are trimmed in tatted lace. Skirt has insert of floral embroidered batiste between two rows of tatted lace; pin tucking above inserts and at ruffled hemline trimmed with tatted lace. Center back opening with snap closure; snaps missing. Unlined. B) Slip of white batiste cotton. Sleeveless with wide rounded neckline; bordered in tatted lace. Bodice embroidered in floral pattern with embroidered bow at the center. Gathered waist. Skirt with tucks and insert of tatted lace and tatted lace at hem. Center back closure of four mother-of-pearl buttons and button at each shoulder (buttons at shoulders missing).
Date: 1912
Creator: Rowland, Carrie M.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

A) Coat of heavy green wool twill with red twill trim. Long sleeves. Deep welt pockets at sides. Shawl collar; no closure. Street length. Two belt loops at sides. High kick pleat at center back. Lined in green nylon. Designer's label center neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Retailer's label at right side opening: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label at right side seam. B) Self sash style belt of matching green wool. Belt narrows to back with paddle-shaped, rounded ends.
Date: 1971
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Girl's Dress

Small girl's dress of fine white cotton or linen. Wide lace ruffle borders small yoke of lace and net. Short puffed sleeves trimmed with matching lace. Dress falls full from gathering under yoke ruffle with three rows of fine tucks, two rows of lace inserts and matching lace border at hem.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress with bodice of silver metallic lace embellished with gray sequins and skirt of gray polyester satin. Full length. Scalloped high neckline and long sleeves. Asymmetrical waist line with hanging fold of matching grey satin at left hip. Sarong, wrap around skirt with opening at left beneath fold/bow. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Bodice lined in beige acetate with nude net at neckline and sleeves; shoulder pads. Skirt lined in gray acetate. Designer's label to left of zipper: "Victor Costa" Cleaning and union labels beneath designer label. Size tag at left side seam armseye.
Date: 1988
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Ensemble

Day ensemble of tan cotton batiste with woven cream stripes bordered in black. A: Fitted bodice. Yoke is covered in floral lace with black velvet trim; ruffled shoulders of self. Long, demi-gigot sleeves with 2-2/2" ruffle of self as cuffs. Center front hook & eye closure. Lined in mercerized cotton. B: Skirt of same fabric. Full-length with bustle back. Two rows of ruffles at hem; 22" waist. Hook & eye closure at center back on narrow waistband. Unlined.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit

Suit of light pink silk shantung. A) Jacket. Single breasted with jewel neckline. Center front closure of six jeweled buttons of a large light pink faux pearl surrounded in white crystals and single snap at neckline; barred buttonholes. Princess seams. Slanted faux flap pockets at hips. Long sleeves with matching buttons at cuffs. Lined in light pink silk; concealed shoulder pads inside lining. Designer and Retailer label: "Victor Costa / for / Neiman-Marcus" Origin label underneath Designer/Retailer label: "Created With Pride / In U.S.A." Care and Contents label inside right seam. B) Straight skirt. Plain waistband; 3 gored; 4 darts on front and back at waist. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure. Lined in light pink silk; 27" waist. Care and Contents label inside right seam.
Date: 1985
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Man's coat of camel colored vicuna. Knee length. Double breasted with six 1-1/2" horn buttons on front in two vertical rows of three; tailored buttonholes. Two large patch pockets with flaps at front hip area; right front pocket has two compartments. Long sleeves are cuffed 2 1/2" wide with notch cutout in center. Back center vent; half belt across back at waist sewn in at princess seam and decorated with two buttons matching front buttons. Inside right has pocket at mid-bodice; left inside has slashed vertical pocket. Lined from neck to mid-chest in tan silk. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus / Man's Shop"
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress with black lace, net and velvet in a fitted drop waist style. Lace yoke and standing collar are trimmed with black sequins. Long fitted sleeves and gathered skirt. Bodice and sleeves constructed of horizontal alternating shirred bands of black velvet, lace, net, and ribbon. Flared skirt of same with 6" lace inset to match yoke. Sleeves trimmed with lace and sequined ruffle. Center front closure of 21 faceted black buttons with elastic loops (several missing). Lined in black synthetic satin. Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2762 / Date Fall II-Holiday / Operator Bonnie"
Date: unknown
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Exhibition Installation View

Work of art in archival inkjet prints by artist Kendra Smith as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "The Walk".
Date: April 4, 2019
Creator: Smith, Kendra
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

No Cap

Work of art in charcol and tape on cloth by artist Taylor Barnes as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Who's Next?"
Date: 2018
Creator: Barnes, Taylor
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pole Shadows Sun Dial - Detail

Work of art in archival inkjet prints (64 prints each 4 x 6 inches) by artist Kendra Smith as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "The Walk".
Date: April 4, 2019
Creator: Smith, Kendra
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Other

Work of art in embroidery on cloth by artist Taylor Barnes as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Who's Next?"
Date: 2018
Creator: Barnes, Taylor
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Installation Shot

Work of art in installation Shot (Photo by Megan Desoto) by artist Alyssa Russell as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "On/Scenity".
Date: 2019
Creator: Russell, Alyssa
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Newspaper Angelfish

Work of art in newspaper by artist Amy Wachal as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Angelfish Prayers". Fish created from current newspaper headlines about the degradation of the oceans
Date: 2019
Creator: Wachal, Amy
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Outer Body

Work of art in cut cloth and charcoal by artist Taylor Barnes as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Who's Next?"
Date: 2018
Creator: Barnes, Taylor
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Word Salad

Work of art in cotton fabric, cotton batting (Photo by Megan Desoto) by artist Alyssa Russell as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "On/Scenity".
Date: 2019
Creator: Russell, Alyssa
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library