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"Lady in Black" afternoon ensemble comprising dress, hat, pair of gloves and pair of shoes

Creator Bloomingdale's (Firm), Maurice Rentner (1889-1958), Newton Elkin Shoe Co., Walter Florell (1911-1986)

Accession number 2013.5.10A-F

Unique identifier MN190508

Description "Lady in Black" afternoon ensemble. A: Dress in black rayon crepe and black silk taffeta; below-knee length; taffeta front and crepe back bodice fitted through waist; high neck with white cotton pique collar and center front bow; padded shoulders; long crepe sleeves with pique at two-button cuffs; flared rayon crepe skirt; draped front apron in black taffeta with woven ball trim; half belt, tying center back waist; black plastic button closure down center front bodice, proper left side zipper closure in skirt; unlined. B: Boater hat in black straw; high crown; moderate brim; black velvet ribbon forming bow center front; glycerined black ostrich feathers. C-D: Pair of gloves in white suede; wrist-length; three welt seamed strips back palm. E-F: Pair of open-toed pumps in black polished leather; upper strap extends to toebox, fastening with self tab; 3 1/4-inch heel. Label, A: Maurice Rentner. Label, B: Walter Florell 29 East 53rd New York. Stamped, E-F: Newton Elkin. Part of "Woman of Fashion 1947" presented at the Costume Institute by Bloomingdale's in celebration of the department store's 75th anniversary.

Dated 1947

Object Type dress (garment), ensemble (costume), gloves, hat, pump (shoe)

Physical dimensions LENGTH: 45 in

Medium cotton (textile), crepe (textile), leather, ostrich feather, piqué, rayon, ribbon, silk (textile), straw (plant material), suede, taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

File dimensions 25.6 in × 25.6 in at 300dpi
65.0 cm × 65.0 cm at 300dpi