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"Burnoose" ensemble (coat, jacket, skirt, hat and pair of shoes)

Philip Mangone1947

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

"Burnoose" ensemble. A: Swing coat in golden yellow wool melton; below-knee length; high round neckline back, open center front; padded shoulders; wide bracelet-length sleeves; wide black facing edges neckline, center front, and turned-back cuffs; vertical slit waist pockets; black silk crepe lining. Textile by Juilliard. B: Jacket in golden yellow wool gabardine; fitted, princess style; hip-length; cardigan neckline; padded shoulders; long straight sleeves, black faceted button at cuffs; vertical slit pockets at front hips, double triangular flanges; thirteen black faceted plastic button closure; black silk crepe lining. C: Skirt in black wool gabardine; straight; below-knee length; waistband at natural waist; short slit center front hem; proper left side zipper closure; unlined. D: Hat in black crochet net on ring-shaped wire base; high roll in front with short loop at rear. E-F: Pair of d'orsay pumps in black suede; rounded toe; 3 1/2-inch heel; tan leather inner. Stamped, E-F: Lord and Taylor Fifth Avenue; Newton Elkin. Part of "Woman of Fashion 1947" at the Costume Institute, presented by Bloomingdale's in celebration of the department store's 75th anniversary.

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  • Title: "Burnoose" ensemble (coat, jacket, skirt, hat and pair of shoes)
  • Creator: Philip Mangone
  • Creator Death Date: 1957
  • Manufacturer: Newton Elkin Shoe Co. / A.D. Juilliard & Co.
  • Date Created: 1947
  • Type: Ensemble (costume), Coat (garment), Suit (main garment), Jacket (garment), Skirt (garment), Hat, Pump (shoe)
  • Medium: Wool (textile), Gabardine, Silk (textile), Crepe (textile), Plastic (organic material), Net (textile), crochet (needlework), Wire, Leather, Suede
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Lord & Taylor / Bloomingdale's
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