590 Madison Avenue

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
The view is of the street level facade and includes the glassed atrium public space.
Date: 1983
Creator: Barnes, Edward Larrabee
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

590 Madison Avenue

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
The view is of the sidewalk adjoining the building.
Date: 1983
Creator: Barnes, Edward Larrabee
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of turquoise blue chiffon beaded completely in vertical rows of matching blue bugle beads.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Halston, 1932-1990
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of navy wool jersey knit. Sleeveless; knee length. Princess line. Brown and navy set in waist/belt with oval shaped placket trimmed with 2 gold and mauve buttons at center front. Center back closure of four matching buttons to waist and zipper below waist. Lined in navy. Designer' label: "Burke-Amey / New York"
Date: 1965
Creator: Burke-Amey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Maxi dress of ivory jersey knit. Long sleeves with zippered wrists. Scooped neckline. Bodice is accented with orange and red geometric insets at neckline and waist. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper. Lined in ivory polyester. Designer's label at base of zipper: "Ronald Amey / New York" Cleaning instructions tag with designer label.
Date: 1970
Creator: Amey, Ronald
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw hat

Picture hat of dark pink/red Milan straw with wide brim. Pillbox crown trimmed with white grosgrain ribbon covered in red and white polka dot organdy hatband which forms a bow on the right. Straw brim folds under and is lined in same polka dot organdy as hatband. Two hatpins with cloth covered heads in matching polka dot material. Headband of red grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer's label: "Sally Victor / 18 East 53rd St."
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Victor, Sally
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Draped dress

Coral pink. silk chiffon evening gown. Full-length evening gown constructed of gathered coral pink chiffon with contrasting gathered orange/pink panels center front and center back. Semi-fitted bodice with high rounded neckline. The neckline is accented with an orange/pink. silk chiffon. scarf panel detail. The scarf is sewn into the neckline from right center back to just short of the left shoulder line. The scarf is asymmetrically shaped and hangs to knee-level. It can be worn hanging loose or cowled at the neck. Full-length set-in gathered sleeves of sheer coral pink chiffon. The sleeves gather into wide cuffs fastened with two covered snaps. Center back zipper closure from neck to hipline within a single hook&eye at the neckline. Natural waist seam with embroidered belt detail. The belt consists of circular medallions of rhinestones and gold bugle beads arranged in a chain motif. Full. floor-length gathered skirt. Fitted lining of coral pink crepe. The lining's skirt is slit to knee-level. Label located over inside left shoulder blade.
Date: Autumn 1969
Creator: Sarmi, Ferdinando
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of red wool. Mid-calf length; jewel neck. Front and back have long armscye darts. Long sleeves with shorts zippers at wrists. Back has neckline darts. Center back zipper; lined.
Date: 1985
Creator: Hererra, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of acrylic/wool blend jersey. Scoop neck; square shoulders; knee-length. Left side of dress and right shoulder are hot pink; the rest is black. Center back zipper closure. Label in back of collar: "CH Carolina Herrera"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of royal blue silk with silk knit bodice and full length gathered bubble skirt with deep side slits. Long sleeves with pleated shoulders; princess seams. Rounded neckline. Skirt gathers at natural waist and is drawn at side slits. Center back zipper closure. Bodice is lined in royal blue silk; padded shoulders.
Date: 1990/1995
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Dress of floral print silk with blue, orange, yellow, pink, and green flowers on white background. Long sleeves; knee-length. High neck with square shape in front; armhole princess seam; scalloped waist seam. Skirt has four flutter-hemmed panels hanging over it. Center back zipper closure. Label in back of collar: "CH Carolina Herrera"
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Dress of red and metallic gray wool/silk blend brocade in floral (poppy?) motif. Street length. Sleeveless; sweetheart neckline. Princess seams. Pleats at natural waist. Center back zipper closure; lined in dark gray silk. Designer's label: "Carolina Herrera / New York"
Date: 2015/2018
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk dress

a) Dress of red silk with small white floral motif. Jewel neckline; fisheye darts in front and back; dropped waistline seam; skirt has vertical ruffles; 3/4 length; long sleeves. Center back zipper; white lining; shoulder pads. b) Belt of red satin ties into a bow.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Hostess style dress of multicolored floral design in polyester crepe. A) Maxi dress with large convertible collar; gathered bodice. Long sleeves with 4" cuffs with cream shank button. Front wrap closure at waist of skirt with three snaps and two hook & eyes. Bodice closure of two cream plastic shank buttons center front and two hook&eyes; bound buttonholes. Lined in cream chiffon. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus B) Belt of self fabric and red and white leather. Hook & grommet closure. Stamped on reverse: Galanos
Date: Spring 1972
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather pumps

Pumps of black reptile leather or embossed cow leather with pointed toe, low round throat, and stiletto heel Measurements: L: 26.2 cm. W: 8.2 cm. H: 14.3 cm. Heel: 7.8 cm, 3 inches Markings: L- "Neiman-Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Evins, David
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk jacket

Cropped jacket of black silk faille. Rounded neckline with rectangular cut-out at throat/upper bust with inset panels of white silk faille on either side. Double breasted with three (of original 6) circular white buttons at front; closure supplemented with two large covered snaps. Long sleeves with nonfunctioning matching button at hem. Lined in cream silk crepe. Designer's label at inside right opening: Christian Dior - New York, Inc. Retailer's label inside at back collar: Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York Size label at right side seam: 12 ILGWU label at right underarm: 493285 National Board of the Suit and Coat Industry label "CG / 493285" on reverse of union label.
Date: 1958/1963
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2490 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2490

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2490 by Perry Ellis to make an unstructured jacket with notched collar, extended shoulders, and button pockets; a shirt with yoke and front button closure, and pleated and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980/1984
Creator: Ellis, Perry
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2850 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2850

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2850 by Kasper to make a dress with slight a-line, wrap construction, side-front button closure on cascading ruffle collar cut as one with front pattern pieces, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980/1984
Creator: Kasper, Herbert
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2345 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2345

Very Easy Vogue American Designer Pattern #2345 by Calvin Klein to make two jackets with long set-in sleeves, extended shoulders with shoulder pads, and convertible or fold-over collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980/1984
Creator: Klein, Calvin, 1942-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1570 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1570

Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1570 by Pierre Balmain to make a loose-fitting top or dress with shaped yokes, a-line skirt, straight-legged pants, and shawl, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Balmain, Pierre
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1314 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1314

Vogue American Designer Pattern #1314 by Bill Blass to make an evening dress with a bias blouson bodice, standing lace collar, back button closure, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982/1983
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1322 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1322

Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1322 to make an evening dress with surplice bodice and straight skirt and lined jacket with pointed collar and turned back cuffs on set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1985/1988
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2356 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2356

Very Easy Vogue American Designer Pattern #2356 by Perry Ellis to make a loose-fitting jacket with front wrap, shoulder pads, and side seam pockets and pants with slight taper, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980/1984
Creator: Ellis, Perry
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1905 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1905

Vogue Individualist Pattern #1905 by Tomatsu to make a dress with a collar, dropped shoulders, shoulder pads, blouson bodice with pleats, pockets, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Tomatsu
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library