Day dress

Day dress in orange wool knit. Knee-length. Six circular gold-colored, basket weave buttons on front top stitched seam. Decorative orange cord "tie" below wide, pointed collar with reeded, gold-colored spherical terminal beads. Short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is A-lined with pleats coming from waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and 2 hook & loops on collar. Lined in orange silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior - New York Inc." Retailer's label below designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of ivory polyester doupioni. Heavily beaded bodice with pearls, silver seed beads and marquis rhinestones; standing collar and short sleeves also beaded. Empire waistline with bow of matching doupioni. Full-length with pleats at front and back. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white polyester. Maker's label at inside back by zipper: "Seaton Enterprises Ltd / Made in / British Crown Colony / of / Hong Kong" Size label: "10"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Seaton Enterprises
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble consisting of: A) Dress coat of camel color wool gabardine. Single breasted with four circular, ivory, plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Street length. Notched collar. Large pleat down center back. Long set-in sleeves with band cuffs having a single matching button with bound buttonhole. Four patch pockets with flaps - two smaller pockets at breast and two larger pockets at hips. Each pocket is trimmed with a functioning, smaller matching button with bound buttonhole. Lined in tan silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norell" Retailer's label below designer's label: "Sakowitz / Houston" Union label at left armhole. B) Belt of cream colored leather. 3/4" wide with rectangular buckle covered in same. Reverse stamped: "14 611" C) Shell blouse of ivory silk knit. Sleeveless with jewel neckline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in cream silk satin D) Skirt of camel color wool gabardine. Slightly A-line; knee length. Left side zipper closure with two large hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in tan silk. Designer's label on inside left seam of lining: " Norman Norell / New York" Handwritten style number label: "24787-611-14" Union label below designer's label.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Double breasted dress

Shift style day dress of oatmeal crochet knit wool. The mid-length dress is of a seed-stitch knit with Peter Pan collar and short sleeves. The collar, upper lapel edge and sleeves are finished with a single stitch crochet binding/edging. Double-breasted with ten self-covered circular buttons arranged in two vertical rows of five each. Dress opens along left vertical row with a single snap and a single small hidden button and loop to secure upper left of panel under collar. Unlined. Black band inside lower hem. Designer's label inside at back near collar: "Norman Norell / New York". Union label inside at hem, partly hidden by hem: 625687.
Date: 1963/1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

White negligee

Negligee of white nylon blend crepe with scalloped floral lace trim. Sleeveless with square neckline and bow accent at each front corner; vertical lace appliqué extends from bows to hemline; snap opening at top of left shoulder. Mid-thigh length. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior" Union label at left side seam.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Chambray blouse

A) Blouse of soft blue denim. Styled as a vest, the blouse is of pale blue, very soft denim. No sleeves, center front opening with 4 circular buttons resembling obsidian (silvery to black as light changes). At each side the side seams overlap and are open from hem partway up blouse to allow access to under layers which contain slit pockets. Blouse is lined with white fabric printed with all-over repeat of Mr John signature/logo. No other label in blouse. B) Matching belt of same fabric. Designed as an exaggerated cummerbund, widening at center and narrowing to long straps at ends. Center section with row of 17 large circular brass/gilt metal grommets. Designer's label sewn to inside of center section: "Mr. John"
Date: 1960
Creator: John, John P.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cashmere dress

Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening gown of off-white chiffon. Gathered at waist giving straight but very full skirt with unpressed pleat effect. Gathered strapless empire top. Boned in bodice and lined in white taffeta. Skirt consists of two layers of chiffon over an attached white crepe underskirt. Metal zipper at center back. Designer's label: "Scassi" Orange paper tag on inside seam of underskirt: "C Wheaton"
Date: 1962
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Drop-waist dress

Day dress of yellow and white matelassé. Sleeveless with deep V-shaped neckline. Center front opening with 4 large mother-of-pearl buttons and bound buttonholes. Dropped waistline front panel pleated at sides; knee length. Attached half-belt of same in back with two mother-of-pearl buttons and bound buttonholes. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Teal Traina / New York" Retailer's label at right side seam: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label at right side seam.
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Teal Traina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Paper jumpsuit

Maxi paper bridesmaid jumpsuit of Reemay spun polyester "paper," printed with a pattern of impressionistic flowers in greens, pink, blues and purples on a yellow ground. It has a high, rounded neckline with no collar, and opens with a zipper at center back from collar to just above waist. The long, fitted sleeves have a thin band at cuff which extends to be tied into a bow. Empire waistline, from which extend box pleats. The dress appears to have a full, floor-length skirt, but the skirt is actually divided, forming wide palazzo pant legs. Lined in yellow.
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: DHK Industries, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print dress

Day dress of white cotton with black and dark gray circles orbited by a double row of black dots. Short full sleeve; boat-neck. Dropped waist forms A-lined knee length skirt. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Marimekko / Suomi - Finland Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Retailer label: D|R / Cambridge New York / San Francisco b) Tie belt of same fabric.
Date: 1967
Creator: Marimekko
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Romper

Romper of tan wool with brown dots; sleeveless; scoopneck; belt of self with buckles at waist sides. Label sewn inside at back of neck: "Designed by / Mary Quant / for / Penneys"; size label "15"; Union Label.
Date: Autumn 1968
Creator: Quant, Mary
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bed robe

Robe of light blue or aqua quilted fabric with swirling floral motif stitched in, with bermuda collar, long sleeves, matching buttons of knotted bias, trapeze silhouette, lined in matching silk. Labels: "Made in Hong Kong Expressly for Neiman Marcus" and fabric content and care labels.
Date: 1964/1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Mini dress of white cotton matelassé. Inserted waist of nude net with three rows of white wheat beads and rhinestones gives illusion effect. Wide, convertible collar; sleeveless. Center back zipper; unlined. Retailer label: Lou Lattimore / Dallas
Date: 1964/1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Nightgown

Baby-doll style nightgown of off-white nylon with 4" scalloped, lace trim at hem. Deep scoop neckline with spaghetti straps; A-line; falls just below hips. Label: Claire Sandra by Lucie Ann / Beverly Hills
Date: 1960
Creator: Lucie Ann
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Double breasted coat

Coat of white cotton poplin with bonded navy blue wool lining. Double breasted with six rounded off-white plastic buttons and three bound buttonholes. Long raglan sleeves have a patch pocket with flap on the left sleeve (button missing from flap). Top stitching. Patch pockets at sides have flaps with matching button at center of flap. Collarless. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique / Made in France / Paris" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

a) Dress of fuchsia crepe with high V-neckline accented with an exposed stitch banding to shoulders; Chemise style dress is gently gathered into banding and falls to mid-length; long sleeves are gathered at shoulders and into cuffs, with shoulder pads; cuffs have same stitch accent and form a triangle from hem; 5 fabric covered buttons and loops at each cuff; lined in acetate; center-back zip closure. b) Tie of self with center seam that opens 25 in from each end; 76 in length.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Simpson, Adele
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

White linen dress

Dress of white linen (cotton?), the fabric with alternating square of double weave, plain squares and a "waffle weave". Knee length; A-line silhouette. Triangular inserts at side seams gradually widening toward hemline. In-seam pocket at side seams. Jewel neckline. Shaped armhole with cap sleeves. Center back lapped zipper. Fully lined in white silk. Designer label: "Rudi Gernreich" Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Yellow evening dress

A) Maxi dress of yellow jacquard rayon with paisley design. Floor length; cap sleeves; collar. Center back zipper. Deep inverted pleat in front starts just below the bust. Princess seams and side slit pockets. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label at inside back by zipper: "Geoffrey Beene" B) Detachable bow in matching fabric. Clips onto V-neck just below the collar or possibly at center front pleat below bust or in hair.
Date: 1967/1969
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather dress

Dress of white leather. Sleeveless with round neckline. Knee length. Princess seams with dropped waist. Center back zipper with hook & loop. Lined in black and white houndstooth synthetic. Designer's label: "Adele Martin / Original"
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Martin, Adele
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress with button closure

A) Dress of off-white/beige cream wool jersey with matching belt. Knee-length or slightly longer. Long sleeves. Slight standing collar which opens at throat. Center front opening with series of 17 functional circular gilt buttons with "dimpled" texture. At throat are two non-functional buttons on the turned-back part of the collar. Buttonholes are bound, with red backgrounds. Large patch pockets at hips. Lined in a beige/cream silk. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Norman-Norell / New York" B) Long sash belt of same fabric, of tubular construction.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress with patch pockets

Day dress in shift style of light blue-green sage jersey wool knit. Street length. Center front opening with 11 circular blue-green plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Convertible collar with 5" pointed ends and small non-functioning matching button and bound buttonhole at ends. Long sleeves with 3" cuffs and two small matching buttons with bound buttonholes. Two large patch pockets at sides, below waist. Lined in light sage colored silk crepe. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas" b) Matching belt of self. 7' x 8"
Date: 1963/1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

White beaded dress

Evening dress of white with all-over beads. Fitted; 3/4" straps and flap over bust trimmed with hanging beads. Bored back bodice. 14" metal zipper. Retailer's label inside: "Sara Fredericks / Boston Palm Beach Swampscott
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Paisley dress

Dress of diagonally ribbed Onondaga silk of off-white with deep red/orange, large paisley print. Long sleeves with 2" cuffs secured with two self-covered buttons and loops. Above the knee length. 2.5 inch standing collar. Collar closes in back with self-covered button, loop and 4 snaps. Horizontal seam across bust and deep, inverted box pleats falling from sides under bust line; pleats mirrored in back. Four self-covered buttons below collar secured with loops down center back. Zipper in back center from beneath buttons. Lined in ivory silk crepe. Designer's label at center back: "Donald Brooks"
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Brooks, Donald
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library