Dress and jacket ensemble

Ensemble of a dark grey wool mohair consisting of: A) Jacket in boxed style. Single breasted with three large, circular, horn buttons and bound buttonholes; notched collar. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves. Lined in dark gray silk. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Made in France / Boutique / Christian Dior / Paris " and stamped on label: "10118" B) Dress. Sleeveless, with shallow, wide rounded neckline. Natural waist with an A-line over skirt and with under skirt of dark gray silk and 7" hemline of matching wool creating a tiered or multi-layer look. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in dark gray silk and bodice lined in black organza with black grosgrain ribbon petersham and black silk noil support structure.
Date: 1958
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk dress

Blue taffeta cocktail dress, scoop neck, sleeveless, belted street length with front self fabric detail A: Dress B: Belt
Date: 1958
Creator: Chapman, Ceil
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral ensemble

Day dress of rose floral print silk shantung with dropped waist and gathered skirt. Cherry printed trim at neckline, sleeves, and dropped waistline. Cherry trim at dropped waist ties in bow. Bateau neckline. Short kimono style sleeves in yolk. Center back buttoned closure with five self fabric covered round buttons. Dropped skirt lined in cream silk. Size 12. Combined retailer and designer label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina Norell".
Date: Spring 1958
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped dress

Dress in shirtwaist style of black and white vertical striped velvet with black patent leather belt (missing). Long, set-in sleeves with zippered ends. Large, Puritan collar and cuffs of white, stiffened organdy. Calf length. Center front opening with eight 3/4" circular, black plastic buttons with bound buttonholes and snap at neckline. Bow of self at collar. Unlined. Combined designer/retailer label on left inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1958
Creator: Traina-Norell
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tweed dress

Day dress of black and grey tweed. Tea-length; short sleeves. Two large black buttons in front above zipper.
Date: 1958/1959
Creator: Fabiani, Simonetta
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sheath dress

Belted sheath dress A) Daytime sheath-style dress of natural silk with bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Fly opening at center back neckline with two large abalone buttons with bound buttonholes reinforced with snaps. Two large patch pockets placed low on hips which wrap around side seams from front to back. Knee length. Fitting darts at bust. Lined in natural colored silk. Combined retailer and designer label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Matching 4 inch wide belt of self fabric. False closure on front right trimmed with two large abalone buttons. Closure at front left with two matching buttons. Bound buttonholes.
Date: 1958
Creator: Norell, Norman
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of gray silk douppoini. Straight silhouette that falls loose in back. Elbow length set-in sleeves. Jewel neckline with placket that runs around neckline and down center front opening with 4 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented with a snap at the neckline. Street length. Back lined in gray silk. b) Slide belt of white crushed leather with oval buckle covered in self. Belt fits into slits at side seams of dress so that back hangs loose and is belted across front.
Date: Spring 1958
Creator: Norell, Norman
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Daytime dress of red silk linen weave. Street length, daytime dress. Tubular cut dress, sleeveless. Wide attached cape collar that extends over upper shoulders and is edged in self fringe. Two pockets at front near waist, which connect inside garment. Unlined. Retailer's label sewn inside skirt at side seam: "Neiman-Marcus". Original N-M Collection label sewn inside skirt near hem.
Date: Autumn 1958
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress with jacket

Short cocktail or informal dinner ensemble of green silk brocade with woven design in tiny gray/blue floral pattern. A) Fitted short jacket with natural waistline slightly gathered at waist in front, princess seams front and back, cap sleeves. V-back, with open throat neck-line. Round collar trimmed with brown mink fur. 3/4 length dolman sleeves, 5 self-covered buttons at center front. Green faille lining. No labels in jacket. B) Dress of same. Mid-calf length. Square neckline with small V cut in front and tucks at corners of square, back neckline V that matches front V. Short cap sleeves with underarm rectangular gusset. Three small pleats at left and right of natural waistline. Center back zipper with hook and eye closure. Lined as jacket. Retailer's label at left inside seam inside skirt: "Neiman-Marcus" Retailer's label that acts as "modesty weight" at center front inside of neckline, 4 inches long: "Neiman Marcus" C) belt of same lined with leather.
Date: 1958/1959
Creator: Parnis, Mollie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reptile skin heels

Pump of black reptile; stiletto heel, pointed toe box, low round vamp, open profile Measurements: L: 25.8 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 14.2 cm. Heel: 8.4 cm, 3 3/8 inches Markings: L- "Madrid / Last / Neiman-Marcus / Younger Set" R- "mademoiselle / the fashion shoe"
Date: 1958
Creator: Mademoiselle
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

Dinner dress

A) Dinner dress of black silk crepe. Full length; pink satin lining on roll collar. Pink satin panels at bust and waist overlaid with black scrolled lace trim. Long dolman sleeves. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Contour belt of matching black crepe backed in black leather.
Date: 1958
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of cream silk chiffon with wide scoop neckline. Bodice of ivory taffeta is covered in matching chiffon. Cap sleeves with underarm gussets. Layered chiffon skirt is gathered at waistline to create a full silhouette; mid-length. Attached cummerbund style belt of matching draped chiffon has tie which wraps and folds at front with two wide, fringed ends. Center back double breasted button closure on bodice with bound buttonholes; zipper closure on skirt. Designer's label: "Galanos" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1958
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with orange and yellow rose print and attached flowers. Sleeveless; 3/4 length. Fitted bodice has outer layer of chiffon with front rounded neckline and is cut to low V in back with cascade of silk and chiffon flowers at right shoulder and down right side of back. Skirt is full with three layers of chiffon; top layer of same print with next under layer of cream and bottom layer of yellow. Gold crepe underskirt; ivory grosgrain petersham with hook & eye closure. Designer's label at left side seam of bodice: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam of bodice: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1958/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Child's dress of white lightweight cotton organdy. Knee length; short puffed sleeves with ruffled lace edging. High round neck with ruffled lace edging. Skirt gathers at natural waist; belt of red velvet across front has large one inch buttons at either end that button onto white organdy belt pieces that tie in the back. Center back buttons down to waist with four buttons. Full skirt has four inch wide hem with built in organdy crinoline. Apron attached at waistline in front has ruffled lace trim and lace ribbon sewn across the middle; below this lace the bottom of apron has embroidered flowers (white daisies with yellow centers, red flowers with yellow centers, blue flowers, multiple shades of green leaves and stems). Matching embroidery on bodice from waist to yoke; yoke seam is covered by lace ribbon. Combined designer/retailer label at back neckline: "Made Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus / by Helen Lee"
Date: 1958
Creator: Lee, Helen
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of floral appliquéd gray tulle and organza. A) Dress: fitted bodice with asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline. The neckline consists of an applied panel of gray organza that begins at the left hip line, curves upward, arching over the left breast and then shaping over the right shoulder forming a cap sleeve. The panel extends from the shoulder down to the left side of the back neckline. The applied panel is heavily appliquéd with padded velvet flowers. The colors lavender, pale green and peach predominate in the appliqués. The fitted, strapless, boned bodice front is detailed with diagonally placed knife pleats. The back is asymmetrically pieced. Left side seam zipper closure with a hook & loop at the neckline, waist and hip line. Natural waist seam with asymmetrical hip-length yoke and full, full-length skirt. The yoke angles diagonally from the left hip to the right mid-thigh. The front of the yoke is diagonally pleated repeating the bodice front. The back is vertically pleated. The full skirt consists of a layer of knife pleated gray organza over a layer of gathered gray organza. Full, gathered underskirt of gray/lavender iridescent silk taffeta with a horsehair reinforced hem. Wide ivory grosgrain petersham. Designer's …
Date: 1958
Creator: Wolff, Lilli & Driessen, Mati
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Photograph taken from an aerial perspective showing three sets of young people riding on a rectangular float with bunting and a throne at the back. The six figures are dressed in pageant or festival attire celebrating the Brenham Maifest, the young women in voluminous debutante dresses and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and black slacks. The young woman at the back left in the float is Harriet Williams, who is wearing a dress by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. At the side of the float is a row of parade watches sitting on the ground.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Line of couples at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Photograph of a line of couples in pageant outfits at a Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas. Creating a diagonal line across the image, on the left is a line of debutants in voluminous dresses, at the front is Harriet Williams wearing a dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. On the far right is a young man wearing a white jacket, black bowtie, and black slacks, presumably with a row of young men following behind him and also holding the arms of the young women next to them.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Couple at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Black and white photograph of two young adults, on the right a teenager - Harriet Williams - wearing a pageant dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen, and on the left a young man wearing a white jacket and black pants.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Photograph of three couples riding a white and gold parade float with a throne at the back. The couples are dressed in festival or pageant attire to celebrate the Brenham Maifest, with the young women in voluminous gowns in pink and yellow and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and slacks. The woman at the far right, Harriet Williams, wears a yellow dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. In the background is a crowd of parade watchers.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #8491 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #8491

Butterick pattern 8491 to make a one-piece sheath dress with a cardigan front jacket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2580 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2580

Simplicity pattern 2580 to make a dress with a bodice with a shaped shawl collar and a full, gathered or slim skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2661 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2661

Simplicity pattern 2661 to make a one-piece dress and tie with front button closure, notched collar, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2400 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2400

Simplicity pattern 2400 to make a girl's one-piece dress and coat with patch pockets, full skirt, and front button opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library