Festival ensemble

Miao People, Thailand/Laos, Festival Outfit A) Jacket. Jacket of black cotton, waist length, with standing collar. Front opening with no closure, worn with sides overlapping and forming "V" neckline. Standing collar faced with machine-embroidered ribbon of black ground with purple-ish flower blossoms with yellow centers, blue vines, and green leaves. This band continues along edge of opening to about 9 1/4" above hem. From that point to hem on each side of opening a different band is used, of purple and green foliate forms on black, with outer border of diagonal blue stripes and silver ovals on black ground with silver edges. A second machine-woven band of ribbon is applied as an outer border along the collar/upper opening band, with green, pink, and white stripes and bands of green and white trees(?) and a band of alternating green/yellow/white butterflies and same color flowers(?), all on a reddish ground. Long black sleeves have central wide band of orange satin with machine-embroidered multicolored sea dragons. Black fabric added after panels to form lower sections of sleeves. Garment is lined in black fabric, the collar and front opening backed with pink/purple fabric. Garment has a size tag sewn inside at back collar: "XXL". …
Date: 1970/2000
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of polychrome cotton print. The floor-length dress is of cotton fabric with a raised "zig-zag" texture, in the style of cotton piqué weaving. It is printed with a series of horizontal bands in geometric designs in blues, reds, greens, tan/brown, orange, and purple. The sleeveless dress has a shallow boat neckline in front and deep squared-off neckline at back. The fitted bodice section ends at the natural waist, into which the long skirt is slightly gathered. The front of the skirt has two patch pockets of the same material, with the print matched to disguise the pockets. One of the lower bands of the skirt is embellished with applied non-functional circular gold-colored "buttons". The hem of the dress has a 7 cm. wide band horizontal band of red wool trim, from which hangs red wool fringe. The center back zipper closure has a single hook-and-eye at top. The dress is lined in red fabric. The dress has two labels sewn inside. At left side at seam is designer's label "Lanvin / Paris New York"; at right side near zipper is size label "6".
Date: 1970
Creator: Crahay, Jules-Francois
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Dress and coat of peacock feathers. The short, sleeveless dress is entirely covered with peacock breast feathers, accented with a 1" band of blue cording and chenille trim at neckline and with blue cord spaghetti straps. It is fully lined with navy polyester. The long, sleeveless coat is covered with peacock herl / flue feathers. It has a round neckline, and no closure. These pieces are part of a larger ensemble, consisting of a total of 9 pieces decorated with peacock and/or golden pheasant feathers. Worn to the Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California, April 1976.
Date: 1976
Creator: Ventura, Jane
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Jacket, Skirt and Blouse

Suit in hot pink nubbly wool knit. The ensemble consists of three pieces: a jacket, matching skirt, and black silk shell. The jacket is hip-length, with a shawl collar which has an attached black silk tie. The center front closure has 6 circular brass buttons with central embossed lion's heads and black outer edges. There are four faux flap pockets at front, two on each side of opening, each with button matching those of the closure. The long sleeves have simulated closure, with a line of three buttons matching others on each sleeve. The pocket flaps, cuffs, collar, center front, and hem are all edged in black. Designer's label sewn inside jacket at collar: "Adolfo / New York", with retailer's label sewn in just below: "Neiman-Marcus". The matching skirt is below-knee length, of the same pink wool knit, with pleating beginning 7" below waistband and extending to hem. Skirt has designer's label sewn inside at waistband as jacket. The accompanying black silk blouse is sleeveless, with rounded neckline. Single black silk -covered button closure at back of neck. Shell has designer's label sewn inside at left of closure as jacket.
Date: 1979
Creator: Adolfo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fountain Revolving Torso

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Water fountain is featured outdoors on the grounds of the St. Thomas Hospital to which is attached the Evelina Children's Hospital.
Date: 1972
Creator: Gabo, Naum
System: The UNT Digital Library

Visor Cap

Visor cap of medium brown plastic. The open crown consists of a vertical band which runs around front and sides, with brown and white elastic band across back. Printed at front center of crown is the Neiman-Marcus logo. The wide front visor is printed with three rows of scattered white squares.
Date: 1970~
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Choker

Choker of satin and feathers.
Date: 1977
Creator: Ungaro, Emanuel
System: The UNT Digital Library

T-Shirt - Che Guevara

T-shirt of white cotton, having short sleeves and a rounded neckline, which is printed with an artistic rendering of a portrait of Che Guevara, arranged as large main central portrait in black, surrounded by four smaller renditions in pale gray. Acquired by the donor in Mexico City in 1971 from a vendor in the Mexico City Metro. Ernesto "Che" Guevara (b. June 14, 1928 in Rosario, Argentina - d. La Higuera, Bolivia, October 9, 1967) commonly known as El Che or simply Che, was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, intellectual, guerrilla leader, diplomat, military theorist, and major figure of the Cuban Revolution.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of navy blue silk chiffon. The full-length dress is sleeveless, with narrow straps extending across shoulders and meeting at center of the 2 1/2" wide A-line band at neckline. The straps and neckline band are covered with faux jewels. From the band drops the long A-line skirt of finely-pleated silk chiffon, which conceals a narrow sheath dress underneath. This dress is similar in style to one produced for Halley's 1967 collection.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Halley, George
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Coat, Blouse, and Skirt

Ensemble. A) Coat of brown and white felted wool. Knee-length or longer, long set-in sleeves. Center front opening with 5 large circular brown plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Main body of coat of pale brown and white check design, with cuffs, collar, and lower band of coat (about hips to hem) of light brown. Light brown and white check self tie belt. Side slit pockets. Lined in pale taupe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norell" Hand-written label just above designer's label: "Deborah 929" B) Blouse of cream wool jersey. Long sleeves, high standing collar. Center back zipper closure running almost entire length of garment, from top of collar to about 3" above hem. Hook & eye at top of collar. Collar lined in satin, the rest of the blouse is unlined. Not hemmed. Hand-written label sewn in at neckline: "Deborah 929" C) Skirt of brown wool tweed. Mid-length; slight A-line. Narrow, 1-1/2" waistband. Fully lined in brown silk(?). Center back zipper closure with large hook & eye on waistband. Hand-written label "Deborah 1929". D) Belt of brown leather with wide square, self-covered buckle. Two inches wide. Belt is attached to skirt with inner bands of leather to which loops …
Date: 1972
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Purse

Purse of brown and tan woven burlap-type fabric and brown leather. Rectangular, with rounded bottom and edges. Sides of fabric, end panels of leather, with leather handles and trim with brass hardware. Closure is a 1" inch leather strap with "door knocker" type fixture with a turn key closure. One zippered pocket interior center creates three distinct compartments. Designer's stamp on interior zippered pocket: "Etienne Aigner / Hand Made"
Date: 1975
Creator: Aigner, Etienne
System: The UNT Digital Library

Handbag

Clutch handbag of patent leather in small oval shape. Gold tone closure of three rings in bamboo pattern. Tuckable gold herringbone chain; 1/4" strap 30"long. Three interior compartments with black faille lining; 2 inner pocket, 1 with gold faille lining. Designer's stamp: "M M / Morris Moskowitz" Original maker's card in small black compartment; side 1: "M M / Morris Moskowitz"; side 2: This / Handbag is Made / Of Man Made / Materials" Measurements: 22cm L, 16cm H (with closure), 3cm W
Date: 1973
Creator: Moskowitz, Morris
System: The UNT Digital Library

World Trade Center

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The so-called twin towers in this view are shown from the south. The narrow windows with their narrow pointed arch design in the aluminum alloy sheathing create a patterned texture. The north tower, 1 World Trade Center, includes an antennae spire on its roof.
Date: 1973
Creator: Yamasaki, Minoru
System: The UNT Digital Library

World Trade Center

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The view is a close detail of the aluminum-alloy sheathing on the lowest levels of 2 World Trade Center.
Date: 1973
Creator: Yamasaki, Minoru
System: The UNT Digital Library

World Trade Center

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The view is of the mezzanine floor inside one of the twin towers.
Date: 1973
Creator: Yamasaki, Minoru
System: The UNT Digital Library

World Trade Center

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The view shows the rooftop and a portion of the communications antennae along with a few stories below.
Date: 1973
Creator: Yamasaki, Minoru
System: The UNT Digital Library

World Trade Center

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The view shows a close structural detail of the Gothic styled windows.
Date: 1973
Creator: Yamasaki, Minoru
System: The UNT Digital Library

World Trade Center

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The view of the World Trade Center is from Battery Park with many other Manhattan buildings in view.
Date: 1973
Creator: Yamasaki, Minoru
System: The UNT Digital Library

CN Tower

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The view shows the world's tallest tower in its place in the city.
Date: 1973/1976
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

CN Tower

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This view shows the upper half of the tower with a view of the underneath side of the observation pod.
Date: 1973/1976
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

CN Tower

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The view shows an extremely close view of the exterior surface of the tower and the sensors projecting.
Date: 1973/1976
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

CN Tower

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The view is of the upper portion of the transmission tower. It clearly shows the pinnacle as well as the observation pod.
Date: 1973/1976
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of off-white Qiana knit in mermaid style covered in flat gold sequins. 1" stand up band collar. Long sleeves with zippers at wrists. Center back zipper with hook & eye. 1-1/2" waistband with slightly flared skirt. Unlined. Combined designer/retailer label on inside seam near hem: "Norman Norell for I. Magnin & Co."
Date: 1970~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of black silk.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Sussman, Morty
System: The UNT Digital Library