Wool coat

Coat dress of heavy red wool jersey knit, peter pan collar, bracelet-length kimono sleeves, center front four round red buttons and bound button holes from neckline to natural waist, yoke creating vertical rectangular projects from natural waist to upper bustline and creating a horizontal line across the shoulder blades, fully lined in red silk. Label: Neiman Marcus Pietro
Date: 1957
Creator: Pietro
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress with bows

Dress of black twill, open neckline, short cap sleeves, empire waistline with attached tie belt and bow of self trimming gathering, with a second attached tie belt with bow at front and attaching a panel at back, straight silhouette, back neckline with tie bow of self.
Date: 1957
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet evening ensemble

Two-piece black velvet evening ensemble. A) Short jacket. Long sleeves, 2 buttons in front for closure, pointed collar, attached tie belt, white lining B) Full-length dress. white band at the top with 2 buttons
Date: 1956
Creator: Jewel
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Slingback shoes

Pair of sling-back pumps of blue leather. Shoes have pointed toes, and cut-away sides and back. Secured with thin straps extending from sides of toecap to sides of heels, and with strap across back of heels which secure with small rectangular buckles. Across vamp is applied narrow black patent leather strip which ties in a bow at top of toebox. Stiletto heels covered in blue leather. Designer's label stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten inside: "5B 2.921472 / 42994"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Brocade slingback shoes

Shoes have toebox of gold and silver on cream brocade cloth, with closed, pointed toes. Across top of toebox is large bow of same fabric, with fringed ends. Extending back from toebox are gold leather straps which connect at sides of heel, and fasten to gold strap which secures across back of heel with small gold buckle. 3 5/16" high stiletto heel covered in matching gold leather. Labels: Designer's Label: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's Label: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten note: "4 1/2 M / 49198 / 6.93144L" Measurements: Length: 20 cm. Width: 8 cm. Height: 9.5 cm. Heel: 8 cm. (3 5/16") high on axis with cap.
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

A) Cocktail dress of open black knit lace with fan-line zig-zag pattern throughout. Batteau or off-the-shoulder neckline with small sleeves (lining creating illusion sweetheart neckline), natural waistline, full skirt, side sipper. B) Slip or underdress of light brown or tan taffeta, strapless, creating an illusion sweet heart neckline under sheer lace overdress, natural waistline, side zipper, unlined. Label: Mode Anna Giovannozzi, Firenze.
Date: 1955
Creator: Giovannozzi, Anna
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail ensemble

Evening ensemble of green and gold brocade in chrysanthemum floral design. A) Over dress in sheath style. Sleeveless; below knee length. High squared neckline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Bodice lined in emerald green satin. B) Under dress with beige fabric upper and full length skirt of matching brocade. Skirt has slight pleated train. Unlined. Designer's label at center seam: "Irene / Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Retailer's label with designer label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1954
Creator: Lentz, Irene
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jersey dress

Dress of dark green wool jersey felt with V-neckline and rounded collar; short sleeves; fitted waistline; two draped flap pockets at hips; lower mid-length. Designer Label: Samuel Winston / by Charles James
Date: 1953
Creator: James, Charles & Winston, Samuel
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

Cocktail dress

A: Evening gown with black velvet skirt and gold sequined bodice, strapless, vertical bust darts, natural waist, center back black zipper, midi length. Designer label: Jacques Fath Paris. B: Belt of black patent leather, wide, with rectangular covered buckle (perhaps not original to ensemble)
Date: 1954
Creator: Fath, Jacques, 1912-1954
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of light red-brown silk, walking length, full length dolman sleeves, bodice with all-over vertical pleats or tucks, center front opening with button placket and five round metal buttons with facets, band collar with small tie of self, yoke from empire to natural waist, wide circle skirt, pockets at side seams, metal zipper at left side, unlined. Label at center inside neckline: Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, Fabric by Stonecutter.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Knit ensemble

Ensemble of green wool knit. A) Jacket of green wool knit; shawl collar to waist, faced with green artificial "fur". Long sleeves; waisted band at hem fastened with rhinestone set hook. Label inside: "by Marie Phillips". B) Matching skirt; zipper on side.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Phillips, Marie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Dark blue silk suit with yellow silk crepe de chine scarf. a) Jacket of self with notched collar. Long sleeves with 2" cuff with a black plastic button. A yellow band is under the cuff and it 1/2" of it peeks out. Four black plastic button enclosure center front. 2 1/4" waistband with two black plastic buttons at back. Lined in yellow silk crepe de chine. Designer Label: "Irene" b) Skirt of self is mid-calf length. Lightly gathered to 1" waistband. 7" left side zipper. Lining of dark blue silk. c) Scarf is yellow crepe de chine; 3 ' long and 7 " wide. Edges are squared off, not pointed.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Lentz, Irene
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Brown satin dress

Dress of brown satin. Coat dress style, 3/4 sleeve; lined in red silk at skirt. Designer Label: Linda Kinoshita / New York
Date: 1950/1965
Creator: Kinoshita, Linda
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pant ensemble

Pant ensemble of charcoal black wool. A) Overblouse top with beige border on hem made of course weave. Built up neckline. Elbow length sleeves. Center back closure with four novelty buttons and button loops. B) High-waisted slacks with tapered leg. Matching novelty buttons trim the side seams of each pant leg. Side zipper closure with hook and eye. Fabric selvage inside pant states "Capri".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ribbed knit dress

Black wool ribbed knit jumper dress; deep v-neck. Unlined, but front of neckline reinforced with black grosgrain ribbon.
Date: 1950
Creator: Kimberly
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat dress

Beige, brown, red and purple plaid dress / coat. Half sleeves, zipper halfway down the front, hip pocket on either side Designer Label: Kilpatrick / California
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Kilpatrick, Bud
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

Coat dress

Coat dress of red wool. Mid- to street-length.Buckles at both shoulders causing the dress to have a jumper look. Shirred waist, attached belt, long sleeved with cuffs. Lined with red fabric. Single hook and eye closure. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus" overlaid with "PIETRO" (almost invisible)
Date: 1950
Creator: Pietro
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Navy blue nightgown

Nightgown of navy blue nylon trimmed with 2" net at neckline and hem; v-neckline with 3/8" adjustable straps; empire waistline; lower mid-length. Label in skirt: Obverse: "Sea-Gull / Reg US Pat Off" Reverse: "Made of / Nylon"
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Sea-Gull
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Suit of ecru duppioni silk. A) Fitted jacket of same with round collar. self bias detail at collar. pockets; long sleeves Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus Label: Ruth-LeCover / of California Other Label: Italian / Duppioni Silk B) Straight skirt of same. knee length
Date: 1955
Creator: Le Cover, Roth
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweater set

Aqua knit sweater with matching gloves. A) Shrink style sweater: Sleeveless aqua colored fine wool knit sweater with wide rounded neckline. Scalloped aqua flannel collar embellished with sequins, beads and gold metallic thread embroidery. Narrow band of gathers between breasts. Bust darts. Wide ribbed waistband. Retailer's label at inside back collar: Allardale / Beverly Hills, California Size tag: 14 B-C) Gloves of matching aqua colored fine wool knit with aqua flannel gauntlets. The gauntlets are embroidered to match the collar of the sweater.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Allardale, Estelle
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cream dress

Dress of cream synthetic fiber with sheer dotted overlay; scoop neckline with cowl collar ending in points at center back; 7 cream floral appliques with rhinestones on collar; princess seams on bodice; 2 horizontal darts across center front; sleeveless; detachable bow at center back; hook and eye and zipper at center back; gathered calf-length skirt; piping detail at waist seam. Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus Evidence that another tag has been removed
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sundress

Sundress of white silk with blue polka dots in alternating sections of small dots and large dots; princess seamed bodice with straight across neckline; lapped zipper at center back; 3/4" wide straps have self fabric vertical bow on each strap at the front; bow is 2" in length; bodice side seams have boning; bodice attached to knife pleated skirt; pleats are 2" deep; 8 1/2" hem; lined bodice.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Suzy Perette
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library