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Coat ensemble

Description: A) Coat of black douppioni silk. Below knee length; bracelet length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline with center front opening of three large, circular black buttons and bound buttonholes. Opening is faced with brown fabric in Egyptian motif matching dress. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: Irene Retailer's label at right side opening: Jean-Lee / Ardmore B) Dress of brown print silk in Egyptian motif. Below knee length; elbow length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Lentz, Irene
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Trapeze dress

Description: Trapeze style dress of light blue cotton pique. Sleeveless; rounded neckline; maxi length. Large patch pockets. Bow trim of matching fabric at waist sides. Center back self-covered button closure with bound buttonholes. Lined in white organdy. Designer's label at inside back collar: Talmack / John Moore / New York Retailer's label at inside back collar: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1958
Creator: Moore, John
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of charcoal grey silk and cotton textured fabric; body fullness controlled with bows under bust and tapered to narrow hemline
Date: 1958
Creator: Fabiani, Alberto
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ribbon knit ensemble

Description: ensemble a) blouse of knitted red silk ribbon, decorated (embroidered, painted, embellished, etc) with "fortune" motifs; signpost for "fortune" "success" "amour (love)" and "bonheur (happiness)", hearts, dollar signs, coins, and a bag of money. center back zipper closure, zipper closure under left arm, short sleeves, peter pan collar, shoulder pads "Suzanne Handknitting Original/New York" label in right side near waist; "Neiman Marcus Sports Shop" label in left side near waist. b) skirt of l… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Suzanne
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening cape

Description: Evening cape of black taffeta. Center front button and loop closure at bound neckline. Slit arm holes at shoulder. Split down center back from neckline to hem with button and loop closure at hemline. Midi length. Deep patch pockets at front sides with deep flaps. Unlined. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1958
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Lace dress

Description: Cocktail dress of muted pink silk organza over a layer of beige taffeta with ivory Schiffli lace embroidery in a floral motif. Bodice is strapless with horizontal pleating below bust and top portion is trimmed with self-embroidered lace and lattice, and has scalloped, embroidered trim at neckline; boning within. Full, wide skirt is gathered into waistline and falls to below knee-length. Layers of stiffened tulle support the wide silhouette; bottom of skirt is embellished with self-embroidered l… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Cotillion Formals
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day dress

Description: A) Day dress of oatmeal or light brown variegated silk/linen blend(?). Knee-length, coat-style dress with rounded notched collar and center front opening of three large circular "carved" horn buttons with teardrop centers and one non-functioning one at bottom; bound buttonholes. Two hooks and loops at waist. Elbow-length sleeves. Natural waist into which bodice and skirt are slightly gathered into elastic waist. String belt loops. Lined in light tan/dark cream acetate(?). Designer's label at in… more
Date: 1958/1969
Creator: Max, Barney
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #8491

Description: Butterick pattern 8491 to make a one-piece sheath dress with a cardigan front jacket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Butterick Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of floral appliquéd gray tulle and organza. A) Dress: fitted bodice with asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline. The neckline consists of an applied panel of gray organza that begins at the left hip line, curves upward, arching over the left breast and then shaping over the right shoulder forming a cap sleeve. The panel extends from the shoulder down to the left side of the back neckline. The applied panel is heavily appliquéd with padded velvet flowers. The colors lavender, pale gre… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Wolff, Lilli & Driessen, Mati
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Description: Photograph of three couples riding a white and gold parade float with a throne at the back. The couples are dressed in festival or pageant attire to celebrate the Brenham Maifest, with the young women in voluminous gowns in pink and yellow and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and slacks. The woman at the far right, Harriet Williams, wears a yellow dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. In the background is a crowd of parade watchers.
Date: 1958
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2661

Description: Simplicity pattern 2661 to make a one-piece dress and tie with front button closure, notched collar, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Co.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2400

Description: Simplicity pattern 2400 to make a girl's one-piece dress and coat with patch pockets, full skirt, and front button opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Co.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2580

Description: Simplicity pattern 2580 to make a dress with a bodice with a shaped shawl collar and a full, gathered or slim skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Co.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Silk jacket

Description: Cropped jacket of black silk faille. Rounded neckline with rectangular cut-out at throat/upper bust with inset panels of white silk faille on either side. Double breasted with three (of original 6) circular white buttons at front; closure supplemented with two large covered snaps. Long sleeves with nonfunctioning matching button at hem. Lined in cream silk crepe. Designer's label at inside right opening: Christian Dior - New York, Inc. Retailer's label inside at back collar: Bergdorf / Goodman … more
Date: 1958/1963
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dinner dress

Description: A) Dinner dress of black silk crepe. Full length; pink satin lining on roll collar. Pink satin panels at bust and waist overlaid with black scrolled lace trim. Long dolman sleeves. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Contour belt of matching black crepe backed in black leather.
Date: 1958
Creator: Greer, Howard
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with orange and yellow rose print and attached flowers. Sleeveless; 3/4 length. Fitted bodice has outer layer of chiffon with front rounded neckline and is cut to low V in back with cascade of silk and chiffon flowers at right shoulder and down right side of back. Skirt is full with three layers of chiffon; top layer of same print with next under layer of cream and bottom layer of yellow. Gold crepe underskirt; ivory grosgrain petersham with hook & eye… more
Date: 1958/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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