Wrap-style dress

A) Wrap dress of royal blue silk damask. Below knee-length. Long sleeves with elastic at wrists. Gathered at shoulders, and sleeves gathered into shoulder. V-neckline from wrap. Elastic at waist. Opening at front with inner hook-and-eye fastener at waist. Designer's label: "Costa Miller" Size label: "12" Care label Content/origin/style label. B) Narrow belt of black leather faced with same fabric, with small gilt metal horse-shoe shaped buckle. No stamps on belt.
Date: 1977/1982
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

White silk dress

Dress of white silk shantung and green velvet. Silk bodice has tailored collar, notched lapels, long full sleeves gathered into deep cuff, front fastens with 2 rhinestone buttons, long skirt is gathered to waistline. Designer label in collar. Neiman Marcus Silver Key label in collar. See remarks. B) Belt of green velvet.
Date: 1977/1979
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of knit grey/ beige wool. Long sleeves gathered at edge. Two tucks at front. Five back buttons closed to waist finishes in invisible zipper. Four 2" pleats at center back waist. Below knee length. Designer Label near back neckline: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1977/1987
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hair ornament

Hair barrette/ornament of gold painted metal in free-form linear leaf design. Stamped: Mary McFadden / Handcrafted
Date: 1977
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gold-tone pendant

Pendant ornament/plaque. Shaped plaque of gilt brass with textured front and circular hole with thick border. South American(?) influence. Two loops on back to string on a necklace or belt. Maker's marks on reverse: "Mary McFadden / Handcrafted" Measurements: 4 3/4" at widest x 4 3/4" high.
Date: 1977/1979
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wedding dress

Wedding dress of ivory cotton with lace details, scoop neckline, long sleeves with cuffs and a wide band at empire waistline. Designer's label: "Gunne / Sax / by / Jessica / San Francisco" Care label: "Hand Wash / Separately in / Cold Water / Drip Dry / Use Cool Iron / 82 Size 5 619 A / Contents reverse side" and "100% Cotton / Lace 100% Nylon / Lining 100% Acetate" "RN49422"
Date: 1977
Creator: McClintock, Jessica
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

Dinner dress of black velvet. Scoop neck with decoration of cut-out, vandyke points. Long sleeves with points matching neckline; inserted empire waistline. Full length gathered skirt. Center back zipper closure; lined in black silk. Designer label: Elinor Simmons / for / Malcolm Starr
Date: 1977/1979
Creator: Simmons, Elinor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Dress ensemble of chiffon in bands of floral patterns in yellow, green, blue, and pink on black background. A) Dress in halter top style. Rows of blue iridescent beads hang between bands every 8 inches. Midi length. Ribbon tie of same material at waist. Two triangles of matching fabric at neckline giving scarf effect (to be draped over neckline of jacket?). Left side zipper closure with hook & eye at neckline. Lined in black organza; black grosgrain petersham at waist. Designer label at side seam: Pauline Trigère b) Jacket/cover-up of self with peplum. Self-covered button with loop closure at neck. Full 3/4 sleeves; ribbons encased at waist to tighten. Unlined; shoulder pads.
Date: 1977/1982
Creator: Trigère, Pauline
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5711 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5711

McCall's Carefree Pattern #5711 to make a misses' jacket or vest with front closure and v-neckline, a-line skirt with front slit, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7943 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7943

Simplicity Go Everywhere Pattern #7943 to make men's shorts or pants with straight legs and fly front and unlined jacket with notched lapels and rounded patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8200 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8200

Simplicity Pattern #8200 to make a misses' unlined jacket or blouson top with long sleeves and pants with straight legs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5662 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5662

McCall's Carefree Pattern #5662 to make a misses' cardigan-style jacket, shirt or dress with cowl collar and a-line silhouette, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8263 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8263

Simplicity Jiffy Knits Pattern #8263 to make a top or dress in two lengths with long raglan sleeves and round neckline, flared skirt, and scarf, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5813 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5813

McCall's Carefree Pattern #5813 to make a misses' pull-on blouse with dropped shoulders and tie at waist, bias flared skirt in two lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5389 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5389

Butterick pattern to make a Misses' blouse with band collar and kimono sleeves, flared skirt and culotte, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: Aimbez, Gil
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5411 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5411

McCall's Carefree Pattern #5411 to make a dress or top with pointed collar and loose fit, a-line skirt, and pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3552 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3552

Simplicity Pattern #8311 to make a dress or top with tie neckline, front yoke, long set-in sleeves, and elasticized waist and a-line skirt with elastic waist, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Skirt ensemble of wool. A) Jacket of light brown twill angora wool; hip-bone length; chest and sleeves of grey angora; knit; curved hem; Designer's label: "Geoffrey / Beene" B) Skirt of same twill weave wool; midi length; flare; gathered front waist band; welted pockets. Lined in silk? C) Striped shirt of mauve, burgundy, white, yellow wool; simple weave; upper hip length; long sleeve; no collar; 2 button placket; decorative wool trim at hem of shirt and sleeve; Designer's label: "Geoffrey / Beene" D) Tie belt of same fabric as shirt.
Date: 1977/1982
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Ensemble

Coat ensemble of cream colored silk with a design of colored, patterned circles.
Date: 1977/1979
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lounge ensemble

Ensemble of ivory colored silk in hand-painted Merovingian illuminated manuscript styled dragons in shades of green, blue, red and gold.
Date: 1977
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library