Object Title

Bonwit Teller Window Display Featuring Women's Beachwear by Cabana with Fish Sculptures in Background

Part of

Dan Arje PapersSeries 2. PhotographsAlbums, 1950-1981


Material Category
Photographic Material
Type of Work
photographic prints
Description
Bonwit Teller window display featuring beachwear by Cabana. There are large fish made of fabric hanging from the ceiling. The mannequin is wearing a swimming costume with a hood and long sleeves. The look also includes a starfish brooch that is fastened a little above the waist. A banner at the bottom of the display reads "Bonwit's black willow wands divining Southern waters... see our collection by Cabana. Sports Fifth Floor"
Date
December 23 1954
Related people
Bonwit Teller & Co (commissioner)
Virginia Roehl (photographer)
Cabana (designer)
Dan Arje (compiler)
Inscription
Fifth Avenue/ December 23, 1954/ Bonwit Teller/ 7435m Virginia Roehl (text)
Measurements
8 in (width) x 10 in (height)
Related Repository
Kellen Design Archives
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ (copyrighted)
Location
binder 4
Identifier
KA0001_000297
Related Objects
Bonwit Teller Window Display Featuring Women's Beachwear with Fabric Fish Sculptures [Merchandise Display Copy]

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