Hat

"Lampshade" style hat of black straw or raffia. The basically conical hat is woven of a black straw material, with flattened top. On the front of the hat, off-set to the left, is affixed a wide black velvet ribbon from the top edge of the crown down to almost the brim. Sewn to the ribbon at top is a circular stamped metal brooch set with 17 large circular rhinestones in three concentric circles. The hat is lined in black net, with inner black grosgrain hatband. Sewn to the inner ribbon band is manufacturer's label: "Edette / Exclusive / New York - Paris"
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Homemade, long-sleeved shirt of gold brocade, with straight button front, in the popular Elvis Presley or Renaissance style of the late 1960's. Multiple ballooned areas on the sleeves.
Date: 1962/1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress ensemble

Dress of navy blue with navy blue wool twill coat embellished with silver buttons. a) Coat of navy blue wool twill with convertible collar. Single breasted with 5 silver domed buttons and welt buttonholes. Inseam pockets at front sides. Shaped 3/4 length sleeves. Street length. Back has one large inverted box pleated topped with two matching buttons at back waist. Lined in navy blue acetate. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number stamped on back of designer's label: "6789" b) Dress of navy wool crepe. Short sleeves. Wide jewel neckline. Center front princess arched panel. Center back lapped zipper. Two front shoulder darts and four back neck darts. Knee length. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside center front neckline: "EISA"
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Day Dress and Jacket

Ensemble of multi-color abstract/impressionistic foliage in green, orange, blue, lavender, and gold, consisting of: a) Day dress in sheath style, sleeveless, with a wide, rounded neckline. Center back zipper, and fully lined in royal blue acetate. Maker's tag towards bottom of zipper: "Order No. 2666 / Style 984 / Size 6 / Remarks" b) Jacket. Reaching slightly below waist-length, the jacket has a wide rounded neckline and elbow length sleeves. The center front opening secures with 3 black crocheted buttons and bound buttonholes, supplemented with a large covered snap at neckline. Lined in navy acetate. Designer's label under right armhole: "Tiffeau & Busch Ltd. / New York" The ensemble’s fabric is a blend of 95% cotton and 5% rayon in a linen weave.
Date: 1962
Creator: Tiffeau, Jacques
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of champagne hand appliqued lace over fine net.
Date: 1962
Creator: Bohan, Marc
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Men's dress shirt

Man's shirt in wedgewood blue-gray silk. One wooden collar button. Long sleeves with French cuffs. "RNS" monogram on left cuff. Label: A. Sulka & Company / New York London / Chicago Paris Tag attached to label: Sept. '62 B) Detachable matching collar. Labels same as shirt.
Date: 1962
Creator: A. Sulka & Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Maternity cocktail dress of black polyester crepe. Sleeveless; bateau neckline. Knee length. High yoke is styled with hanging 2-1/2” wide streamers of self from yoke to hem on front and back. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black polyester. Designer's label at back neckline: "Page Boy / Dallas" Size 12 tag at back hemline.
Date: 1962/1964
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Maternity dress

Maternity dress of pink linen with lime green zebra stripe pattern in yoke style. Wide, rounded neckline with short dolman sleeves. Knee length. Dress gathers at yoke; princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: Page Boy / Dallas"
Date: 1962/1964
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4848 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4848

Simplicity pattern 4848 to make a lined jacket with raglan sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1962/1963
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #2683 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #2683

Butterick pattern 2683 to make a blouse with front button closure, variety of necklines, and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1962/1963
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #2606 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #2606

Butterick pattern 2606 to make a semi-fitted jacket, darted straight skirt, and overblouse, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1962/1964
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #5095 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #5095

Simplicity pattern 5095 to make junior and misses' one-piece dress or jumper, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1962/1963
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4464 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4464

Simplicity pattern 4464 to make a misses' blouse with rounded neckline, front button closure, and variety of set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1962/1963
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cloche

Cloche style hat of brown felt. Trimmed in green, light blue and purple yarn and sequins around crown and under brim. Headband of brown grosgrain ribbon. Jeanne Tête
Date: 1962
Creator: Tete, Jeanne
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pillbox Hat

Hat of black silk tulle and satin in the form of a low pillbox of black silk tulle, tapering slightly to the shallow-domed crown. On the right side is a cascade of dyed green ostrich feathers.
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pillbox Hat

Pillbox hat of black silk satin with a puff of ostrich feathers at right side. Organza bow atop feathers.
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pillbox Hat

Pillbox hat covered in sapphire blue silk. Large sapphire blue silk rose accent with green leaves at right front. Lined in navy blue silk with navy grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Comb for securing hat to wearer's head at inside front. Designer's label on inside headband at back: "Eisa"
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pillbox Hat

Pillbox hat of black silk faille. The cylindrical crown is flat at top, and has one large ruby red silk rose at center front of the side. Lined in black satin, with a single comb inside to secure hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Breton Hat

Breton style hat of shiny red straw with pillbox crown. High, rolled back brim almost obscures crown. Red grosgrain ribbon covered button and streamers at center top of crown. Wide, red grosgrain ribbon forms hatband around crown. Unlined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Sanger Harris / Dallas" Size tag: "22"
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Breton Hat

Modified Breton hat of natural straw cloth with beige grosgrain ribbon as hatband and around edge of crown. Lined in cream colored satin. Designer's label: "Jan Leslie / Custom Design"
Date: 1962
Creator: Jan Leslie Hats
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Coat of red broadtail. Long sleeves; 3/4 length. Notched lapel with collar of leopard fur. Double breasted with loops and circular gold-tone metal buttons, 3 on each side. Flap plackets at collar have smaller matching buttons at center. Patch pockets on either side with non-functional matching button. Cuffs and hem with wide band of leopard fur. Fully lined in red silk. Retailer's label: "Koslow's / Fort Worth" Embroidered in black on inside right: "Alla Mae Russell". With accompanying tie belt of red broadtail; 1" wide.
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
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

Men's shirt

Shirt of blue-gray cotton brocade with darker gray squares. Neckband is of white broadcloth designed for detachable collar. Long sleeves with French cuffs. Label: A. Sulka & Company / London / Paris / Chicago / New York Tag under label: Sept. '62
Date: 1962
Creator: A. Sulka & Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4547 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4547

Simplicity pattern 4547 to make a blouse, jerkin, and slim or full pleated skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1962/1963
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library