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Carpet coat

Coat of carpet brocade with floral motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue on a white background. Pointed collar, shoulder yoke, long sleeves, fastens CF with self covered buttons, slanted flap pockets at hips, maxi length, lined in white taffeta.
Date: 1968/1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Multicolored printed silk dress with belt. A) Op art maxi dress. Full length printed silk. Top half from neckline to hips printed with horizontal black, red, yellow, and green stripes of varying thicknesses. Bottom half a repeating pattern of squares and circles in red, pink, yellow, green, blue, purple, and black. A large black square is printed center lower half. Hem is black. Printing is the same front and back. Center back zipper. Shoulder and bust darts. Fully lined with black silk. Round neckline. Designer's label at inside back neckline; "Axel / of Denmark / 42" Care and Content label at inside back neckline; "Pure silk / By D'este / Made in / Italy" B) Belt. Black Silk. Two inches wide. Two black silk covered round buttons on one end, two black thread button holes on other. Buttons are sewn with black thread.
Date: 1968/1970
Creator: Axel of Denmark
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4739 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4739

Butterick pattern 4739 to make a suit with a short, double-breasted jacket, skirt with gathers worn below the waistline, and blouse with standing cowl neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968/1969
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9183 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9183

McCall's pattern 9183 to make a dress with set-in sleeves, back zipper closure, lined and faced collar, and short length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9506 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9506

McCall's pattern 9506 to make a dress with set-in sleeves, back zipper closure, dart-fitted bodice, optional cummerbund, and optional straps recalling folk dress, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9520 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9520

McCall's pattern 9520 to make a dress with concealed front opening, shirt collar, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9585 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9585

McCall's pattern 9585 to make a dress with optional bell sleeves, French darts, and "regular or mini length," including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7656 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7656

Simplicity pattern 7656 to make a dress with flare, rounded neckline, and optional collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7727 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7727

Simplicity pattern 7727 to make shirt with convertible collar, front button closure with placket, and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7747 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7747

Simplicity pattern 7747 to make a tow-piece dress with v-neckline, lowered waistline, optional pleats, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7797 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7797

Simplicity pattern 7797 to make a dress with center front closure, shirt collar, long sleeves, and short length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7926 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7926

Simplicity pattern 7926 to make a "Nehru" jacket with slim fit and stand-up collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8006 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8006

Simplicity pattern 8006 to make men's meditation or "guru" shirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1372 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1372

Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1372 to make a loose-fitting lined jacket with bias shawl pointed collar, front and back yoke, and front button closure and dress with short set-in sleeves, a-line silhouette, jewel neckline, lowered waistline, and flared skirt with front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968/1975
Creator: Molyneux, Edward
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of light green satin. Full length. Empire waist. V-neck. Bust has decorative seams connecting up and out to sleeves and collar. Zipper closure down to just above waistline with hook and eye closure at top. Decorative knot and loop closure affixed on top of hook and eye closure--functional. Extra fabric covering most of zipper; not quite lapels. Long sleeves with zipper closures. Lined in darker shade of same green. Designer label at top center neckline: "Geoffrey Beene"
Date: 1968
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
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

Hostess dress

Summer evening/hostess dress of white silk crepe with printed abstract rose design with green leaves. Long, dolman style sleeved with underarm gussets and triangular inserts to balance pattern. Floor length with center front skirt slit. Two large triangular gussets at center back to balance pattern. No side seams. Lined in white silk. Center back zipper. Designer's label at inside center front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number: 9865
Date: Spring 1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather heels

Pair of sling-back shoes of hand-painted leather. The shoes are designed with a slightly pointed toe, cut away beyond toe-box. The single strap fastens at outer edge with a gold buckle. The heel is a modified Spike heel, covered with matching leather. The leather used is painted with a pale blue background on which is an over-all pattern of scrolling framework in beige and dark green, with rosettes, flowers, quatrefoils, etc. in greens, pinks, blues, etc. Maker's label inside: "Herbert Levine / Fine Shoes" and "Hand Lasted" Retailer's label inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "6AAA 9214-4L2 / 32769" Measurements: Length: 21 cm Width: 8cm Height: 15cm
Date: 1968
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mini dress

Dress of black linen. Above the knee length; sleeveless; V-neck and V cutouts on front shoulders. Belt loops at sides (belt missing). Back closure of seven tiny black buttons with bound buttonholes. Fully lined. Retailer Label: Lou Lattimore / Dallas Designer Label: Tiffeau & Busch LTD / New York
Date: 1968
Creator: Tiffeau & Busch
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mini dress

A) Mini dress (short cocktail dress) with bodice of dark brown chiffon. Long sleeves with elastic at hem. Rounded neckline. Empire waist. Skirt of feather cut tufts in beige, brown and burnt orange on faintly spotted voile give an animal skin effect. Center back opening with zipper and hook & eye. Designer's label at center back at zipper: Sonia Rykiel B) Scarf of matching feather cut tufts in beige, brown and burnt orange on faintly spotted voile. C) Separate slip of brown nylon tricot. Maker's tag at left side seam: "Vanity Fair / Made In U.S.A." with reverse of fiber content and "Size 32".
Date: 1968
Creator: Rykiel, Sonia
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

One-piece swimsuit

One-piece swimsuit of bright yellow textured nylon/spandex blend. Fabric has a "lace" effect texture with rondells. Narrow straps, rounded neckline. Backless, strap across upper back with S-hook closure; button straps at hips. Built-in off-white strapless bra/cups. Maker's label at right side of bra: "Robby Len / Fashions" Size/Content/Union label by maker's label; Size 12 / 34; Content 70% Stretch Nylon; 25% Nylon; 5% Spandex;
Date: 1968
Creator: Len, Robby
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pant ensemble

Pant ensemble: A) Vest of black felt jeweled in studded concentric circles of clear and gold rhinestones with large rhinestone center. Fringed hem; 12.5" long. Unlined. Designer label: Adolfo / New York Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Salon B) Slacks of black jersey knit. Fitted waist with hidden hook & bar; wide legs. Zippered fly closure.
Date: 1968
Creator: Adolfo
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print dress

A) Evening dress of multicolored pink silk. Full-length evening dress with innermost cream silk(?) sheath. Main dress of silk organza(?) printed with abstract floral design in cream, orange, pink, and purple/blue. High rounded neckline; long sleeves with "bell" ruffles at cuffs, with horsehair stiffening at rolled cuffs and with hook-and-eye fastening at wrists. Skirt of dress in two layers, an inner sheath of same organza, and an outer wrap layer of same material with ruffle along wrap edge. Center back closure zipper. Designer label inside: "Oscar de la Renta" Union label inside by zipper Size label: "6" B) With sash belt of matching organza.
Date: 1968
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reptile skin pumps

Pair of pumps of mottled light brown/tan reptile skin. The shoes are designed with a rounded toe and squared-off vamp/instep. The edge of the upper has a border of small holes backed with black leather. The thick, chunky heel is covered with a black reptile leather, and flares to the base. Designer's label stamped inside: "Andrew Geller" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "4 1/2 B / 628 380 / 461323G" Measurements: Length: 21 cm. Width: 7.5 cm. Height 10 cm. Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis with cap.
Date: 1968
Creator: Geller, Andrew
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library