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"Sun Swept" bathing ensemble comprising bathing suit, beach coat and pair of sandals

Carolyn Schnurer1947

Museum of the City of New York

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

"Sun Swept" bathing ensemble. A: Bathing suit in white rayon lastex sharkskin; fitted; short length; sweetheart halter neckline; shaped bust cups; open back and sides, triangular front panel to natural waist; shorts; welt seaming; self ties at center back neck and bust, center back zipper closure; cotton jersey lining. B: Beach coat in white rayon "Prospector" cloth; unfitted; thigh-length; high banded collar, center front tie; padded shoulders, short puff sleeves with elastic at cuffs; yoke; knife pleats at shoulders and below yoke; welt seaming; three mother of pearl button closure center front neck; unlined. C-D: Pair of strappy sandals in turquoise suede; front strap embellished with gold oval grommets; green cotton and turquoise suede wedge; rope platform; rubber sole; straps faced with off-white cotton canvas; dark green cotton twill inner. Labels, A: Carolyn Schnurer / Design ; Size / 32. 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: "Sun Swept" bathing ensemble comprising bathing suit, beach coat and pair of sandals
  • Creator: Carolyn Schnurer
  • Creator Birth Date: 1908
  • Creator Death Date: 1998
  • Date Created: 1947
  • Type: bathing suit, Shoe (footwear), Jacket (garment)
  • Medium: Rayon, Rubber (material), Metal, Rope, Jersey (textile), Mother of pearl, Suede, Metal, Canvas, Twill, Cotton (textile)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Carolyn Schnurer / Bloomingdale's
Museum of the City of New York

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