Degree Department

Day dress

Dress of synthetic taffeta in black polka dots on white background. Scoop neck; knee length. Sleeveless; back of dress is halter cut. False attached vest with solid black knit insets, stitched in silver metallic thread and trimmed in silver metallic ribbon. Front of dress is black knit, V-shaped with curved flat pleats at each side of the V at waist. Center back hidden zipper. Lined ivory crepe synthetic (polyester?). Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Size "6" tag, cleaning instructions and union label attached to base of zipper.
Date: 1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Pants ensemble. A) Top of black satin, slightly cropped, with short sleeves. Top is covered in sequins in wide horizontal black bands, red bands, and "plaid" band of bugle beads and smaller sequins. Wide red bands at sleeve ends. Pointed black satin collar and placket center front opening with four faceted, conical clear jeweled buttons. Lined in black satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" B) Pants of black synthetic fiber. Full-length. High waisted; higher at front than back. Slit pockets at sides, with large pocket flaps, with a matching jewel button at each lower corner. Center back zipper. Lined in black crepe. Designer's label at inside back waistband, near zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Size label: "4" Care label: "Dry Clean / Only" Union label.
Date: Spring 1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cain and Abel

This large colorful painting depicts the brothers, Cain and Abel, from the Book of Genesis in the Bible. The story of these brothers is also found in the Quran. The painting consists of many bright colors in flat fields with black lines and outlines. The shepherd brother is in the background herding sheep and in the foreground is the second brother holding a large club and peering over his left shoulder.
Date: 1989
Creator: Blackburn, Ed, 1940-2022
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4176 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4176

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #4176 to make a sleeveless top with extended shoulders and round neckline, and shorts with a waistband and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2231 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2231

Vogue Paris Original Pattern #2231 to make a dress with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, fitted bodice, pleated bias center front bow or knot, and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2384 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2384

Vogue Paris Originals Pattern #2384 by Christian Dior to make a lined dress with surplice bodice with soft draping, extended shoulders, and straight skirt with overskirt mimicking wrap construction, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Men's tie of silk with black and white geometric pattern with parallel white dotted lines turning into concentric semicircles.
Date: 1989
Creator: Claiborne, Liz, 1929-2007
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Brown jersey and satin evening gown. Fitted. draped. shirred bodice of dark brown wool jersey. Open asymmetrically draped neckline with wide. draped shawl collar. Fitted full-length sleeves. Zipper closure down left side seam with hook&eye at neckline. Shawl collar drapes into left front neckline and attaches with one snap and three hook&eyes. Waist seam with full. full-length. gathered brown satin skirt. Bodice fully lined in brown silk. Black grosgrain waist stay with double hook&eye closure. Attached full-length black silk taffeta petticoat with brown satin. bound hem. Hemline and hipline supported with wide bands of horsehair. Skirt fully lined in black organdy. Label stitched center back. below collar.
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Magenta jersey and satin evening gown. Strapless. shirred. boned bodice of wool jersey with sweetheart neckline. Center back zippered closure with hook&eye at neckline. Full. floor-length satin skirt gathered into waist seam. Center back placket closure with three snaps. Bodice lined in iridescent burgundy silk. Skirt lined in black chiffon. Attached full-length black taffeta petticoat with horsehair supported magenta satin faced hem. Label stitched right center back of zipper.
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Gown

Black velvet evening gown with beaded jacket. a) Jacket: heavily beaded, sequined and embroidered. Cropped, tailored shell with the colors black, gold, green and burgundy predominating. Curved open neckline with full-length set-in sleeves. Piece embroidered. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label stitched center back, below neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" with hand written style number(?) "5250s" Tag attached below designer's label: "Made in U.S.A." b) Dress: Strapless, full-length, fitted black velvet sheath. Zipper closure down left side seam with hook&eye at the neckline. Hip-level pockets. Neckline, waistline and pockets decorated with gold cord and bugle bead trim. Decorative center front waistline accent of gold-tone metal trimmed with sapphire and emerald rhinestones. Black grosgrain waist stay with double hook&eye closures. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label stitched center back: "Oscar de la Renta" with hand written style number(?) "5250s" Tag attached below designer's label: "Made in U.S.A."
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Girl's float dress

Girl's float style dress of green/blue/red plaid cotton/polyester blend. Rounded, bound neckline on rounded yoke with collar of self and second, overlaying collar of white eyelet lace with scalloped edge; trimmed with flower of red fabric with green leaves. Long sleeves, gathered into cuffs. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Maker's label inside at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman". Original paper tag still attached.
Date: 1989
Creator: Eiseman, Florence & Larson, Teri Shapiro
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Coat of intricate patchwork of Prince of Wales wool plaid, wool hounds tooth, wool petit point, all-over embroidered with pewter metallic floral vines. Knee length. Simulated double breasted, off-center opening with hidden placket button closure; notched collar. Long sleeves with 6 functioning button closure at wrists. Two flap pockets with welts at each front hip with lapels; pockets not open. Knee-length. Fan pleating at back. Fully lined in gray silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Haute Couture"
Date: 1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

a) Cocktail dress of teal blue/green satin. Fitted princess-line dress with open V-neck and long sleeves. Contrasting midnight blue velvet collar and turn back cuffs. Zipper closure from left underarm to hip. Back waist seam. Piece lined with teal silk chiffon. Boned inner bodice of white tulle lined with teal chiffon. Zipper closure down left side with white grosgrain waist and rib stays. Label stitched beneath left armhole: "Givenchy/Made in France" Couture Number: 76756 b) Belt: matching teal satin with faux covered buckle. Hook&grommet closure. Black leather backing.
Date: 1989/1992
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail Ensemble

Cocktail ensemble of golden orange silk.
Date: 1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk blouse

Blouse of red silk. Four gold buttons down center front; one button on each cuff of long sleeves. Turndown collar extends to form tie at neckline. Center back seam has inverted pleat which is 3" on each side. Shoulder pads; unlined. Designer Label: Givenchy / Made in France Couture Number: 79479
Date: 1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening jacket

Evening jacket of ivory textured silk/polyester blend in nehru-inspired style with diagonal black stripes. Black band trim at collar, hem, and cuffs. Long, two-piece sleeves with faux vented closure of three covered buttons. Four hidden buttons at center front. Lined in ivory silk; padded shoulders. Designer label: Carolina Herrera Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1989/1990
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Double-breasted dress

Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Date: 1989
Creator: Johnson, Nancy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Double-breasted dress

Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Date: 1989
Creator: Johnson, Nancy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Two-piece dress set

Two-piece dress set of jacket and dress made of ramie-cotton blend in ecru or natural off-white color with hand crocheted Madeira lace details. a) Jacket of ramie-cotton blend with two-button double-breasted closure at natural waist, no lapels, broad shoulders, wide set-in three-quarter-length sleeves with lace inserts and trim, natural waistline and peplum-like construction, pleats and volume from natural waist over hips with round low "tail" at center back, unlined, label: Nancy Johnson. b) Strapless dress of ramie-cotton blend, insert of lace at center front creating a downward-pointing triangle, princess seams, low natural waistline coming to center front point, fabric pleated at lower waist at either side of hips, center back zipper, unlined.
Date: 1989
Creator: Johnson, Nancy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2376 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2376

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2376 by DKNY to make tapered pants with carriers and front pleats and a flared skirt with faux front fly zip, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Karan, Donna
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2391 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2391

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2391 by Donna Karan to make a jacket with lining, notched collar, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, and single-breasted construction and tapered pants with pleats, waistband, and back zipper closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Karan, Donna
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Cocktail ensemble of pin stripped black denim with novelty “dice” buttons.
Date: Spring 1989
Creator: Kelly, Patrick
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2355 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2355

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2355 by Donna Karan for Anne Klein to make a loose-fitting lined jacket with shoulder pads, straight skirt with raised waist, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Klein, Ann
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

A) Navy floral cotton romper with pink and periwinkle flowers and green leaves. Scoop neckline and natural waistline. 8 navy plastic buttons CF. Sleeveless. 2 patch pockets at front waist with tie closures. Full, harem-style legs with 1 1/2" band at ankles Designer's label inside center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Rep. of Ireland" Care and content underneath designer's label. B) Navy cotton and spandex knit ribbed body suit with short sleeves with thin band at cuff. 2 plastic snaps at crotch. Scoop neckline. Fitted bodice. Made in Peru. Designer's label inside center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content underneath designer's label; "Made in Peru"
Date: Spring 1989
Creator: Laura Ashley
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library