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"June Day" ensemble

Clare Potter and Peter Bondi1947

Museum of the City of New York

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

"June Day" ensemble. A: Shirtdress in lavender rayon crepe; below-knee length; high neck; small pointed collar; front yoke with angled tucks forming V at center front bust; padded shoulders; short sleeves with angled tucks and turn-back cuffs; natural waistline with belt loops; flared skirt with pleats either side front; slit hip pockets with flap and self-covered button closure; blue top-stitching; thirteen self-covered button closure; hook-and-thread loop closure at waist. Designed by Clare Potter for Charles Nudelman, Inc. B: Self fabric belt; multiple rows of top-stitching; button and snap closure at center front waist; sits at natural waist. C: Hat in coated white plaited straw; shallow open crown; wide circular brim; red silk chiffon band, bow center back; red chiffon cording circling brim interior, bow at proper right. D-E: Pair of gloves in white cotton; wrist-length; three tucks at back palm; whip-stitching all around; notch at center back wrist. F-G: Pair of slingback pumps in red leather; round toe; high vamp with horizontal cutouts and top-stitching; beige cotton piping; 3 1/2-inch heel; tan leather inner. Label, C: Peter Bondi, 36 W. 58 St. Stamped, F-G: Palter DeLiso, Inc. / New York City. Part of "Woman of Fashion 1947" presented at the Costume Institute by Bloomingdale's in honor of the department store's 75th anniversary.

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  • Title: "June Day" ensemble
  • Creator: Clare Potter, Peter Bondi
  • Creator Birth Date: 1892
  • Creator Death Date: 1974
  • Manufacturer: Palter DeLiso, Inc.
  • Date Created: 1947
  • Type: Belt (costume accessory), Dress (garment), Shoe (footwear), Hat, Gloves, Ensemble (costume)
  • Medium: Silk (textile), Rayon, Chiffon, Straw (plant material), Leather, Crepe (textile), Cotton (textile)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Clare Potter / Bloomingdale's
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