Day dress

Dress of navy blue wool jersey. a) Day dress of navy wool jersey. White linen detachable collar connects to neckline with snaps. Below knee length with A-line skirt. White linen 7/8" bias strip at edge of center front opening that extends 7 1/2" below waist. Thirteen 3/4" pearl buttons with gold edge and bound buttonholes; buttons separate at waistline to accommodate belt. Long sleeves with 1-3/4" slit at seam. 3" deep pleat in skirt at side front and back. Concealed slit pockets in side seams. Unlined. Designer's label on inside left seam: "Norman Norell / New York" b) Belt of 3" wide white patent leather, slightly curved, with large circular gold buckle. Not original to garment. Evidence of small cords at side seams, which Norell usually used to attach cloth belts, or thin belt-loops. This belt would not have fit. Retailer's stamp on reverse: "I Magnin / 30 Calderon 5938"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening maxi dress

Evening dress. Full-length of pink bonded knit. High neck. Long sleeves. Cut skirt, opening at front to left, from hip to hem, with underskirt of same. Opening and cuffs with ornate beaded trim in various gem colors. Fully lined. Center back opening with zipper, two hooks at top. Retailer Label: del Ann's / Dallas
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print dress

Dress of bright yellow jersey knit with blue, green, pink, and purple Pucci-inspired print; V-neck with 1" band; long sleeves; skirt gathers into waistband; CB zipper; unlined. Signed in print: "Maurice" Retailer Label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Maurice
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mohair coat

Coat of mohair with printed vertical stripes in shades of brown. Single breasted; four covered buttons; faux flap pockets with buttons; side seam pockets; large notched collar; straight sleeves with small slits at wrists; center back vent. Designer's label at inside right: "Loual / Originals" Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus" Care label: "Professionally / Dry Clean Only" B) Belt of soft, medium brown leather with large oval plastic buckle simulating amber and gilt metal.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Loual Originals
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wild silk suit

Suit of ecru woven tussah (wild) silk consisting of 3 pieces: Size 10 A) Jacket of a slightly textured ecru/pale tan Tussah silk. Notched shawl collar, long sleeves with non-function single button at each cuff matching, center front opening with 5 circular mother of pearl buttons which are actually two buttons, a smaller stacked on a larger - cuff buttons are same. Two pockets, one at each hip. Hem, edges of opening, pocket flaps, sleeve hems, collar all slightly padded. Lined in cream silk printed with Mr. John logo in gold. B) Skirt of matching fabric. Knee-length or slightly longer. Pencil skirt, Slightly gathered/pleated into ecru grosgrain ribbon waistband. Two zippers, one at each hip. Lined in same fabric as jacket, with Mr. John logo in gold. C) blouse of matching fabric. Square neckline. Sleeveless. Lined in same fabric as skirt, with Mr. John logo. No labels in any of the pieces, but all with the Mr. John logo fabric.
Date: 1960
Creator: John, John P.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Patterned dress

Shirt dress of brown, pink, green, and purple silk in fawn and flower print. Buttons center front. Braided tie belt with gold bob ends. A: Dress B: Belt Designer Label: Ken Scott / 100% Made in Italy / Dry Clean Only
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Scott, Ken
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tweed suit

Cocktail ensemble of cream/blue/gold brocade of blossoms and scrolls. A) Jacket. Waist length, with small collar. CF opening with no closures, long sleeves with 3 functioning buttons at wrist of each. All edges trimmed with metallic gold braid/piping. Lined in green metallic brocade(?), and with chain at hem. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel" B) Dress. Matching fabric. Slightly below knee length. Sleeveless. Scooped rounded neckline. Somewhat "wrap" style, with front opening to slightly left of center secured with hidden snaps and hooks & eyes, with 4 decorative buttons on bodice. Green metallic thin tie-belt at waist, sewn to back of dress. Inside skirt are two hooks to secure, one hook on a tie, and one tie. Lined in same fabric as jacket. No labels in dress.
Date: 1966
Creator: Chanel (Firm)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Cocktail suit of black silk satin. a) Waist-length jacket formed of vertically arranged heat-set pleats with five horizontal bands applied across the pleats. There is a panel of ivory/off-white silk extending from the neck of the jacket, forming the collar of the jacket and simulating the effect of a blouse being worn under the jacket. The long sleeves are also pleated, with single band near the base of the sleeves, from which extend ivory/off-white silk mock cuffs. Center front opening with three applied black bows on the lower three horizontal bands. The opening is secured with three hook-and-loop closures hidden by the bows. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Chanel" Style number tag beneath designer's label: "10967" b) Matching mid-length skirt of similarly pleated black silk, with a plain waistband and a single horizontal black silk band 2" below the waistband. Three hook-and-loops in the waistband, and four snaps along closure at left hip. Skirt has a single panel of organza lining in back, the rest of the skirt being unlined to allow more movement of the fabric.
Date: 1960
Creator: Chanel, Coco, 1883-1971
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit

Suit (jacket & skirt) of navy blue wool boucle, with blouses/scarf of pink/cream silk. A) Jacket. Waist-length, with small collar, three gold and pink buttons in front, two gold and pink buttons on each long sleeve and with detachable cuffs that mimic the blouses. Chain at hem. Lined in black fabric Designer's label at cb neckline: "Chanel" Couture number: 023970 B) Skirt. Knee-length or slightly longer. Band at waist and at slits by hem of same material as blouses. Side zipper with hook&bar closures at waistband. No labels in skirt. C) Blouse of pink and white plaid, of vest form. Sleeveless. Center front opening with 5 pink fabric covered buttons, pockets on each side. No labels in blouse. D) Blouse, identical to previous. No labels in blouse. E & F) Tie / Scarf of pink and white plaid. Two of them. One slightly shorter than the other. No labels on ties.
Date: 1967
Creator: Chanel, Coco, 1883-1971
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool dress

Day dress of white fleece. Princess style; knee length. Sleeveless with jewel neckline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Side slit pockets with two gold tone brooches decorated with two circles of white pearls and a center flower of clear rhinestones. Upper bodice of dress lined in white fabric. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1965
Creator: Norell, Norman
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Semi-formal gown

Semi-formal gown of ivory silk faille and light green taffeta. Below knee-length, the ivory silk faille bodice is sleeveless and has a jewel neckline . Arched princess seams from arm opening to dropped waistline are mirrored on back. Patch pockets cut on bias at hips. The light green taffeta skirt gathers to the ivory silk faille bodice at dropped waist, and has attached interior supporting structure of 5-1/2" and 17" tiers of stiffened synthetic organdy(?). The dress has a center back zipper with hook & eye and hook & eye with snap at skirt. Bodice lined in ivory synthetic fabric and skirt is lined cotton organdy. Designer's label at left side seam: "Tassell" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Tassell, Gustave
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of ivory silk linen(?). Sleeveless; knee length. Constructed with wide pleats dropping from the waist sides; side slit pockets concealed in pleats. Cross over panels on the front and back are trimmed in black braid. Front closure of four buttons is concealed by the front crossing panel; bound buttonholes. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam of lining: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1966/1967
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Coat dress of white on pink brocade. Knee length, with short sleeves and notched collar. Double breasted, with 10 pink plastic buttons studded with rhinestones and 5 bound buttonholes. Side slit pockets. Lined in pink synthetic. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus / Pietro" Union label at right side seam under arm.
Date: 1969
Creator: Pietro
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Belted coat dress. A) Coat-dress of beige linen with black linen trim at collar, center front and pockets. Knee-length. Rounded, Peter-Pan collar. Elbow length kimono sleeves. Center front opening with 3 circular black buttons at top and zipper from waist to hem. Two large patch pockets placed low on hips wrap around side seam from front to back. Lined in cream silk. B) Belt of self fabric backed with pale tan leather, 1 in wide. Rectangular cloth-covered buckle in self fabric. Combined retailer and designer label inside skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1960
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pants ensemble

Daytime, travel ensemble in heather oatmeal wool jersey knit. A) Blazer. Single breasted with 7 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Long, set-in sleeves; Peter Pan collar. Two small patch pockets on sides at breast and two larger patch pockets on hips. Lined in beige silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York" Care label below designer's label: "Care Instructions / Professionally / Dry Clean Only" Retailer's label at inside right hem: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas" B) Slacks. Full length; wide cut. Narrow waistband. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined. C) Belt of self. 1-1/2" wide.
Date: 1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Maternity bathing suit

Maternity swimsuit of navy polyester with delicate dot and leafy vine print; two-piece: A) Top of navy polyester print with a white band with blue print across the front, above bust, with spaghetti straps of self-fabric that tie in a bow at top of shoulders; navy portion is elasticized around the top-back and falls loosely to lower hips; inner bust support lining with strap that hooks in back. B) Brief style bottoms of navy print polyester, elasticized at leg holes and at natural waist; lined at crotch.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress of novelty weave

Dress of bulky black and white woven wool. Below knee length; long set-in sleeves with zipper closure at wrists. Dress is accented at rounded neckline, angled welt pockets, hemline, waistline and down center front with black and white running stitch yarn applied border trim. Center back zipper closure with two hook & eyes at neckline. Backed in black polyester blend; lined in black synthetic. Union label and size/style tags at center back of lining near hem.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embroidered coat dress

Coat dress of brown velvet with silver embroidery. Mid-length. Long sleeves. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with zipper and covered snaps which extends from throat to hips. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and line of cf opening to hem all with heavy rolled hems. The whole coat is covered with silver embroidery in floral and foliate patterns. Lined in brown cotton(?). No labels. Size 10
Date: 1968
Creator: Maurice Rentner, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress with fur trim

Evening dress of silk with blue-black, tan and grey floral motif print. Full length, with high, rounded neckline with "collar" of extended ties to create bow at front neck. Long sleeves with 5" cuff of light and dark brown fur trim, and matching fur band at hemline. Front closure offset to left, with 9 faceted glass buttons, hidden snaps, and hook-and-eyes at upper left. Slit at right front leg. Lined. Padded shoulders. Designer's label at inside left seam: "Pauline Trigère: Retailer's label at inside right seam: "Palm Beach / Martha / New York Bal Harbour"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Trigère, Pauline
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library