"Noon-Day Sun" ensemble comprising dress with belt and pair of shoes

Creator Bloomingdale's (Firm), Everfast Fabrics, Inc., Joset Walker (1902-1999)

Accession number 2013.5.19A-D

Unique identifier MN190516

Description "Noon Day Sun" ensemble. A: Dress in red, yellow, white and navy batik-type print in allover cowrie shell motif; mid-calf length; fitted bodice; scoop neck front and back; cap sleeves cut-in-one; dropped V waistline; full skirt; six hidden black pearl button closure center front bodice. Textile by Everfast Fabrics. B: Self fabric tie belt, wider in center, tapered toward ends; center front bow; sits at natural waist. C-D: Pair of shoes in black suede; open sides; gathered at instep and counters with suede strips crisscrossing at vamp; gold tone buckle; 1/2-inch platform sole, 1/4-inch stacked heel; cotton twill inner. Label, A: Joset Walker. Stamped, C-D: Town & Country. Worn with 2013.5.101A-C and 2013.5.102.AB. Part of "Woman of Fashion 1947" presented at the Costume Institute by Bloomingdale's in honor of the department store's 75th anniversary.

Dated 1947

Object Type belt (costume accessory), dress (garment), ensemble (costume), shoe (footwear)

Medium cotton (textile), pearl (animal material), suede

Physical dimensions LENGTH: 44 in

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi