Short petticoat

Petticoat of white tulle and nylon organza. Mid- to knee-length. Elastic waist. Upper panel of thin white nylon. Skirt composed of outer layer of off-white tulle divided into 5 horizontal bands by off-white satin ribbon, each band successively fuller. Inner layer of very fine nylon organza, also divided into 4 bands of increasing fullness. Maker's label at inside waistband: "Malco / Modes / San Francisco / Made in U.S.A. / 578 L"; "Hand Wash / Warm / No Bleach / Drip or / Fluff Dry / 100% Nylon / exclusive of trim"
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Marco Modes
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of lime green taffeta with draping and trailing large red flower accents down right side. Squared neckline with spaghetti straps and wide U-shaped back; maxi length. Boned bodice. Center back zipper closure with separate zipper on interior corset/bodice. Lined in green organza. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills
Date: 1955
Creator: Greer, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

Dinner dress of black silk shantung. Ballerina length. Short, two-piece sleeve with high top puff. Narrow surplice neckline on bodice with notched lapel. Contoured inserted waistband. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper closure. Bodice lined in black taffeta; skirt lined in black organza. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

A) Cocktail dress of orange silk chiffon with scoop neckline and short, raglan sleeves with gathers and underarm gussets. Neckline and center top sleeves embellished with matching silk satin ribbon. Ribbon bow at center front hides zipper closure. Skirt of multilayer chiffon creates a full A-line. Knee-length; natural waist. Designer's label at right waistline: "Galanos" Retailer's label to right of designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" B) Contour belt of leather and silk. Thin belt is covered in orange satin to match dress.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library