"Crumb Catcher" dress

Evening dress of black polyester with white polka-dots. Knee length. Strapless bodice in Victor Costa "crumb catcher" style with open split at center front. Midriff has 3 inch wide white grosgrain ribbon with 1/2 inch black ribbon applique; double bow of same at center front of midriff. Inverted pleats extending 8 inches from midriff to full skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Built in petticoat with hook & bar closure and triple ruffles of black net at hem. Bodice is boned. Skirt is lined in black organdy and petticoat is lined in black polyester fabric. Designer's label to left of zipper: "Victor Costa". Union label below designer label. Content/care/size label at right side seam of bodice. Tag under lining at side seam: "Lot / Size 6"
Date: 1986/1988
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Black dress with silk band

Dress of black silk chiffon; sweetheart neckline; spaghetti straps; knee-length; chiffon has 1/8" wide vertical pleating; pleats stitched below waist to 9" above hem; Three 1 inch wide black silk satin bands around waist; long black silk satin ribbon attached and looped at center back waist to look like a bow; center back zipper partly hidden by panel at waist secured with three hook-and-eyes closure; black interior corset with boning and inner grosgrain ribbon at empire waist with hook-and-eye closure; skirt lining has attached flounce at hem to hold fullness of skirt hem. Designer's label inside dress: "Chanel"; under designer's label is style tag stamped on white ribbon:"08735"
Date: 1986/1988
Creator: Chanel (Firm)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of emerald green velvet and satin. Bodice of green velvet angles at hip; one bare shoulder. Left side zipper with hook and eye closure. Floor length skirt of green satin with pleats at left hip. Lined in green satin with 3 layers of green tulle. Style number tag pinned to bottom hem: "342"
Date: Autumn 1986
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black organza with yellow and white dots. Strapless. floor length. Bodice is boned. Dress has attached net petticoat and inner sheath lining of black fabric. Around waist, at angles, is attached belt of black, yellow, and white grosgrain ribbon.
Date: 1986
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Patterned dress

Dress of ivory silk jacquard of ivory polka dots and a red, green/ teal, and blue striped pattern. Mid-calf length; loose, straight silhouette; high round neck. Long dolman sleeves that narrow at wrist. Back has four button and loop closure; unlined. B) Sash of matching fabric. Pointed at the ends.
Date: 1986
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat dress

Coat dress of taupe wool twill. Below-knee length with asymmetric left side closure of four buttons with large hook & eyes; bound buttonholes. Asymmetric, rounded collar. Elbow-length, puffed sleeves have inserted panel off the shoulder and gather into 1” cuffs. Unlined. Designer's label: "Méndez H. / Boutique Mexico"
Date: 1986
Creator: Méndez, Manuel
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid coat

Coat of blue, red and black wool plaid. Double-breasted with spread collar and notched lapels. Lapped front opening secured with two round blue functional plastic buttons and two matching decorative buttons. Full-length set-in sleeves with rolled cuffs. Large patch pockets with flaps secured with one round blue button each (smaller than front closure buttons). Fully lined in blue silk. Shoulder pads. Label located center back collar: Givenchy Handwritten couture number under designer label: 5283
Date: 1986
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Young girl's dress of white cotton in 20's style. Low waisted blouse bodice has royal blue polka dots, box skirt has royal blue stripes, and 3" royal blue border at dropped waist with a bow on the left. Short puffed sleeves have white grosgrain at shoulders to reinforce the gathers. Round neckline. Center back zipper. Bodice is lined in white cotton; skirt unlined. Style #67186. Designer's label at back to left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman / 8"
Date: 1986/1987
Creator: Eiseman, Florence
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Little girl's holiday dress of red cotton velveteen with yoke of white pique cotton. Short puffed sleeves; Peter Pan collar trimmed with large red velveteen rose and brown/green faille leaves. Yoke has scalloped hem embroidered in green with green leaves and red satin stitch flower dots. Skirt gathers into yoke. String tie belt of red velveteen at back. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman / -4-"
Date: 1986
Creator: Eiseman, Florence
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's dress

Young girl's dress ensemble. A) Jumper of navy blue polyester/wool blend twill. Square neckline. High yoke. Cherry appliqués at left front with green soutache trim on yoke and above hem tuck. String tie of self at back. Center back zipper closure. Yoke lined in navy polyester/cotton blend. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman / -4-" Fall style number "63104" on attached paper tag. B) Turtleneck in white jersey knit with cherry appliqué on collar. Long sleeves with rolled cuffs. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Florence Eiseman / -4-" Care label attached to left of designer label. Fall style "1554/302" number on tag attached to sleeve.
Date: 1986
Creator: Eiseman, Florence
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1095 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1095

Vogue Individualist Pattern #1664 by Issey Miyake to make a loose-fitting jacket with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, shirt with convertible collar and asymmetrical front button closure, and tapered pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Miyake, Issey
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4114 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4114

Butterick "Today's Wardrobe" Pattern #4114 to make sportswear separates including a loose-fitting jacket with shoulder pads, dress with long sleeves, top with jewel neckline, flared skirt, and slim trousers, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1695 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1695

Vogue American Designer Pattern #1695 by Perry Ellis to make a misses' sleeveless top or dress with funnel neckline, tailored shorts, and wide-legged pants with waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Ellis, Perry
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1812 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1812

Vogue Basic Design Pattern #1812 to make a misses' blouse with optional bow or contrast trim at neckline, center front closure, oversize patch pockets at bust, and full long or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1710 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1710

Vogue Individualist Pattern #1710 to make a loose-fitting blouson top with shoulder pads and peplum and a straight skirt with a waistband and zipper, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1775 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1775

Vogue American Designer Pattern #1775 by Perry Ellis to make a jacket or coat with shoulder pads and extended shoulders, long set-in sleeves, side panels, and patch pockets and a long pleated flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Ellis, Perry
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7370 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7370

Simplicity Pattern #7370 by Cathy Hardwick to make a dress in two lengths with princess seams, welt pockets, and fold-over neckline and unlined jacket with turned up sleeves, a notched collar, and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1790 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1790

Vogue American Designer Pattern #1790 by Calvin Klein to make a variations of a skirt with straight or flared silhouette, waistband, and back zipper including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Klein, Calvin, 1942-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1790 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1790

Vogue American Designer Pattern #1790 by Calvin Klein to make a variations of a skirt with straight or flared silhouette, waistband, and back zipper including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Klein, Calvin, 1942-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2676 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2676

McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #2676 to make a vest with princess seams and shaped hem and skirt gathered into waistband with side seam pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2410 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2410

McCall's Collectibles Pattern #2410 to make a Chanel-style jacket and skirt with no collar, set-in sleeves, shoulder pads, and braid trim, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5474 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5474

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5474 to make a loose-fitting unlined dress with elasticized waist, surplice bodice, and straight skirt and jacket with shoulder pads, turned back collar, and side panels, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2420 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2420

McCall's Pattern #2420 by Jones New York to make a misses' blouse with short set-in sleeves, buttoned back vent opening, shoulder pads, and optional side tie and circle skirt with size seam pockets and waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: Jones New York
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2616 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2616

McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #2616 to make a misses' dress with boat neckline, straight silhouette, drop waist with flared skirt, button-trimmed side belts, and extended shoulders with shoulder pads, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library