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"Strictly Personal" ensemble comprising robe, nightgown and pair of shoes

Sadie Shaw1947

Museum of the City of New York

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

"Strictly Personal" ensemble. A: Floor-length robe in cream rayon damask with swirling cloud pattern; small rolled collar at back with wide lapels, deep V-neckline; padded shoulders; elbow-length kimono sleeves, turn-back cuffs; natural waistline with front drawstring, center front bow. B: Full-length nightgown in bias-cut cream silk charmeuse; square neck front, deep V back, edged with cream Valenciennes lace; floral embroidery at neck and armscye; sleeveless, wide lace straps; lightly gathered at bust; inverted V inset at waist front; scalloped hem; handstitched french seams and pick-stitching. C-D: Pair of peep toe mules; cream net over wool vamp with high throat; cream rayon damask covered platform and wedge heel; wooden sole; rayon faille inner. 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: "Strictly Personal" ensemble comprising robe, nightgown and pair of shoes
  • Creator: Sadie Shaw
  • Date Created: 1947
  • Type: Ensemble (costume), Shoe (footwear), Robe (main garment), NightGown
  • Medium: Net (textile), Silk (textile), Rayon, Damask, Charmeuse, Lace, Faille, Wood (plant material), Cotton (textile), Wool (textile)
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