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"White Lady" ensemble comprising suit in wool gabardine, blouse in rust silk crepe, hat in straw, and pair of pump in brown leather

Sally Victor and Morris Kraus1947

Museum of the City of New York

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

"White Lady" ensemble. A: Jacket in white wool gabardine; fitted cut-away, single-breasted; hip-length; notched collar, V-neckline; long turn-back sleeves; padded shoulders; waist darts; hip patch pockets matching curve of hem; three floral gold button closure; off-white rayon crepe lining. B: Skirt in white wool gabardine; slightly A-line; below-knee length; waistband at natural waist; proper left side zipper closure; unlined. C: Blouse in rust silk crepe; unfitted, tucked into skirt; jewel neckline with center front bow; long barrel sleeves; gathering detail at collarbone; center back zipper closure; unlined. D: Hat in rust baku straw; shallow dome crown; rolled brim; orange, black and white silk grosgrain ribbon; rust feathers. E-F: Pair of pumps in brown leather; rounded bullnose toe; 3 1/2-inch covered heel; silk faille and brown suede inner, leather sole. Label, A: Forstmann / 100% Virgin Wool. Label, D: Sally Victor. Stamped on E-F: DEB / Bloomingdales New York. Part of "Woman of Fashion 1947" at the Costume Institute by Bloomingdale's in celebration of the department store's 75th anniversary.

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  • Title: "White Lady" ensemble comprising suit in wool gabardine, blouse in rust silk crepe, hat in straw, and pair of pump in brown leather
  • Creator: Sally Victor, Morris Kraus
  • Creator Birth Date: 1905
  • Creator Death Date: 1977
  • Manufacturer: Forstmann Woolen Company
  • Date Created: 1947
  • Type: Suit (main garment), Hat, Ensemble (costume), Shoe (footwear), Jacket (garment), Skirt (garment), Blouse (main garment)
  • Medium: Silk (textile), Wool (textile), Rayon, Crepe (textile), Straw (plant material), Grosgrain ribbon, Feather (material), Suede, Leather, Faille, Gabardine
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Sally Victor / Bloomingdale's
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