Resource Type

Dress

Dress of navy wool jersey knit. Sleeveless; knee length. Princess line. Brown and navy set in waist/belt with oval shaped placket trimmed with 2 gold and mauve buttons at center front. Center back closure of four matching buttons to waist and zipper below waist. Lined in navy. Designer' label: "Burke-Amey / New York"
Date: 1965
Creator: Burke-Amey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Dress

Day dress and underskirt of olive green shantung silk . a) Shirt waist style dress of olive green shantung silk. Knee-length. Round neckline; princess seams; gathered natural waist. Buttons down center front of bodice with a snap at the neckline; covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Left side seam zipper closure from underarm to upper thigh; underarm gussets. Two slit double welt pockets on left and right; 3/4 length sleeves. Attached self tie belt at center back waist. Unlined; 26" waist. Designer's label at inside right: "EISA" b) Unattached straight underskirt. Upper panel of white silk; lower panel of olive green shantung silk. Left side zipper with a hook and eye; folded hem. Unlined.
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe: Sleeveless with 1" straps; princess seams in front and back; natural waist; sheath; skirt is trimmed with 3 rows of 6" black fox fur; bodice is lined with black crepe, skirt is lined in black polyester; low back; bust seems to be lined with what feels like styrofoam in bra "cups" so the dress can be worn braless for its low back; CB zipper closure with a hook and eye. 30 waist. Designer's label at back to right of zipper: "Estevez"
Date: 1960
Creator: Estevez, Luis
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Day ensemble of organza in print of yellow, gold and white butterflies with black dots on black background.
Date: 1960
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw and velvet hat

Hat of white straw and black velvet. The hat is designed with a high cylindrical crown, flattened somewhat at top, and a wide hatband of black velvet with looped knot at back. The medium-width brim curves down and is edged with a wide band of black velvet. Unlined, with a white grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Size label sewn to inner hatband: "Medium"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw hat

Picture hat of dark pink/red Milan straw with wide brim. Pillbox crown trimmed with white grosgrain ribbon covered in red and white polka dot organdy hatband which forms a bow on the right. Straw brim folds under and is lined in same polka dot organdy as hatband. Two hatpins with cloth covered heads in matching polka dot material. Headband of red grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer's label: "Sally Victor / 18 East 53rd St."
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Victor, Sally
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fur felt hat

Hat of mauve fur felt. Styled somewhat as a fedora, the cylindrical crown has a telescoped crown. Hatband of a wide band of golden satin ribbon and woven braid of gold, bronze, and silver. All tie at right with the braid ends becoming tassels. The wide brim curves up at front and left, down to right and back. Unlined; headband of pale peach. Combined designer/retailer's label: Original / Helen Smith / Marshall Field Annex - Chicago Manufacturer's stamp for felt body: Merrimac / Merrivale / Fur Felt
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Smith, Helen
System: The UNT Digital Library

Draped dress

Coral pink. silk chiffon evening gown. Full-length evening gown constructed of gathered coral pink chiffon with contrasting gathered orange/pink panels center front and center back. Semi-fitted bodice with high rounded neckline. The neckline is accented with an orange/pink. silk chiffon. scarf panel detail. The scarf is sewn into the neckline from right center back to just short of the left shoulder line. The scarf is asymmetrically shaped and hangs to knee-level. It can be worn hanging loose or cowled at the neck. Full-length set-in gathered sleeves of sheer coral pink chiffon. The sleeves gather into wide cuffs fastened with two covered snaps. Center back zipper closure from neck to hipline within a single hook&eye at the neckline. Natural waist seam with embroidered belt detail. The belt consists of circular medallions of rhinestones and gold bugle beads arranged in a chain motif. Full. floor-length gathered skirt. Fitted lining of coral pink crepe. The lining's skirt is slit to knee-level. Label located over inside left shoulder blade.
Date: Autumn 1969
Creator: Sarmi, Ferdinando
System: The UNT Digital Library

One-piece swimsuit

One-piece swimsuit of bright yellow textured nylon/spandex blend. Fabric has a "lace" effect texture with rondells. Narrow straps, rounded neckline. Backless, strap across upper back with S-hook closure; button straps at hips. Built-in off-white strapless bra/cups. Maker's label at right side of bra: "Robby Len / Fashions" Size/Content/Union label by maker's label; Size 12 / 34; Content 70% Stretch Nylon; 25% Nylon; 5% Spandex;
Date: 1968
Creator: Len, Robby
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather heels

High heels; white pearlized kid with fuschia inlay in slit vamp detail. pointed toe. stilletto heel Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 7 cm. H: 9 cm. not including strap Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/4 inches) Markings: "Neiman Marcus / Hand sewn / made in italy" Left and Right shoe: "BRUNO / MAGLI / BOLOGNA / MADE IN ITALY"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Magli, Bruno
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bed robe

Robe of light blue or aqua quilted fabric with swirling floral motif stitched in, with bermuda collar, long sleeves, matching buttons of knotted bias, trapeze silhouette, lined in matching silk. Labels: "Made in Hong Kong Expressly for Neiman Marcus" and fabric content and care labels.
Date: 1964/1969
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Nightgown

Baby-doll style nightgown of off-white nylon with 4" scalloped, lace trim at hem. Deep scoop neckline with spaghetti straps; A-line; falls just below hips. Label: Claire Sandra by Lucie Ann / Beverly Hills
Date: 1960
Creator: Lucie Ann
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw picture hat

Picture hat of natural straw. The low, domed crown has a hatband of lime green grosgrain ribbon with large bow with trailing ends at back right and two trailing ends at left. The wide, circular brim is turned up at left edge. Unlined; headband of dark brown grosgrain ribbon. Maker's (retailer's?) label sewn to inner hatband: "Henry's / Originals / Dallas"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture hat

Picture hat of natural straw. Domed crown with red grosgrain hatband. Brim is trimmed on the bottom edge in red grosgrain. Brim turns up at the front left and trimmed with a red grosgrain cockade. Headband of black fabric; unlined. Maker's label: Monique Dofny Retailer's label: Viv / Neiman-Marcus / Made in France
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Dofny, Monique
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beach hat

Beach hat of blue/green straw hat. 6" cylindrical crown. 6 1/2" brim. A light blue sheer nylon scarf at crown ties at neck. Headband of aqua blue grosgrain; unlined. Label in hat: Made in Italy
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pamela hat

Pamela/halo style hat of black straw. High crown with 3" wide topstitched black grosgrain hatband with trailing ends on front right. Two hatpins with black faceted ball and smaller brass ball as heads. Black grosgrain headband; unlined. Maker's label: Winner / Original
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Winner
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's sunsuit

Child's sunsuit/romper of blue cotton with white straps, belt, and two applied ducks on front right. Vertical pin tucks on bodice trimmed with four buttons. Square neckline. Sleeveless. Elasticized leg holes with white piping. Closure of two functional buttons at center back opening.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Glitter pumps

Shoes of leather with overall blue and green glitter, trimmed with black satin piping, rounded toe box, open round vamp, low block heel of clear acetate. Measurements: L: 24.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 10 cm. Heel: 4.5 cm, 1 3/4 inch Markings: Left & Right- "Marquise / Avant garde / collection"
Date: 1960
Creator: Marquise
System: The UNT Digital Library

Kipper necktie

Man's kipper necktie of polyester in brown tone multi-patterned stripes. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white polyester; interlined. Maker's label: Custom Design / 100% Polyester RN 22323
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Renaar-Hollyvogue, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Zodiac" shoes

Pair of pumps of yellow patent leather and acrylic or Lucite. The upper of the shoe is of muted yellow patent leather, with rounded toe and squared-off vamp. Heel is of clear acrylic or Lucite, rounded at back, and tapering slightly to base. Designer's label stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten inside: "9aa / 71329" Handwritten/incised into leather of sole: "Zodiac"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Man's necktie of black silk. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in dark purple jacquard; interlined. Designer's label: Adolfo Content label: 100% / Imported /Silk / Made in / U.S.A. / RN 22356
Date: 1965/1995
Creator: Adolfo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped necktie

Man's necktie of silk in regimental stripes of red with narrower stripe of navy, gray and white. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in gray silk; interlined. Designer's label: Hardy Amies / London / All Silk
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Amies, Hardy
System: The UNT Digital Library

Scarf

Scarf of brown silk in hand printed dark red paisley inspired central design with geometric and paisley-like border. Rolled hem. Measures 26'' x 26'' Label: "All silk woven / and printed by hand / in India for / Hand Craft Inc."
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Hand Craft Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hand painted scarf

Scarf of silk organdy in ombre pinks with printed brush-stroke like design. Solid pink back layer. Label: Made in France/ Alice Landais/ 5. Fg St-Honore- Paris/ Soie Measures 16 1/2'' x 43 1/2''.
Date: 1960/1975
Creator: Landais, Alice
System: The UNT Digital Library