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"Spring Morning" ensemble

Sally Victor1947

Museum of the City of New York

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

"Spring Morning" ensemble. A: Jacket in taupe wool gabardine; fitted, single-breasted, princess style; hip-length; notched collar; padded shoulders; long tapered sleeves; square welt seamed panels, two above bust, two at hips; five square button closure; peach rayon crepe lining. B: Skirt in taupe wool gabardine; straight; below-knee length; waistband at natural waist; proper left side zipper closure; unlined. C: Blouse in peach rayon crepe; loosely fitted, tucked into skirt; cardigan neckline; padded shoulders with tapered flanges; short turn-back sleeves; welt seaming across back shoulder; tucks at waist; five round self button center front closure; unlined. D-H: Handbag and accessories. Saddle handbag in tan leather; envelope flap; shoulder strap; chocolate brown ribbed synthetic lining. Leather coin purse with zipper; mirror; leather mirror case; comb. J-K: Pair of gauntlet gloves in taupe wool. L: Hat in natural straw; shallow dome crown; wide rolled brim; green and cream silk ribbon. M-N: Pair of pumps in cocoa brown suede; 3 1/2-inch heel; rounded toe; self piping; leather inner. Label, C: Muriel. Stamped in gold, D-H: Koret. Label, L: Sally Victor. Label, M-N: Newton Elkin. Part of "Woman of Fashion 1947", which was presented in the Costume Institute by Bloomingdale's in honor of the department store's 75th anniversary.

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  • Title: "Spring Morning" ensemble
  • Creator: Sally Victor
  • Creator Birth Date: 1905
  • Creator Death Date: 1977
  • Manufacturer: Forstmann Woolen Company
  • Date Created: 1947
  • Type: Handbag, Blouse (main garment), Skirt (garment), Ensemble (costume), Jacket (garment), Hat, Gloves, Hand mirror, Comb (hair ornament), Pump (shoe)
  • Medium: Straw (plant material), Wool (textile), Leather, Rayon, Suede, Gabardine, Crepe (textile), Synthetic fiber, Glass (material)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Bloomingdale's / Koret / Carmel / Newton Elkin Shoe Co.
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