Object Title
Bonwit Teller Window Display Featuring Women's Ensemble for Junior Sizes by Anne Klein and Metallic Flower Sculptures
Part of
Collection: Dan Arje papers
Material Category
Photographic Material
Type of Work
photographic prints
Description
Bonwit Teller window display featuring a women's ensemble for junior sizes by Anne Klein couture. There is a spotlight on the mannequin that casts shadows on the plain wall behind it. The mannequin wears a striped dress, a dark overcoat, leather gloves, heeled shoes and holds a purse. Around the mannequin are sculptures made of metallic materials that mimic blooming flower plants. A banner at the bottom of the display reads "Bonwit's own Anne Klein couture for junior sizes, on our Young Seventh Floor."
Date
August 16 1955
Related people
Bonwit Teller & Co (commissioner)
Virginia Roehl (photographer)
Anne Klein (Firm) (designer)
Dan Arje (compiler)
Measurements
8 in (width) x 10 in (height)
Inscription
Fifth Avenue/ August 16th, 1955/ 8784M Virginia Roehl/ Bonwit Teller (text)
Related Repository
Kellen Design ArchivesDepartment stores, Show windows, Women's clothing, Department stores--United States, Display of merchandise, Show windows, Fashion merchandising
Use Restrictions
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Location
binder 5
Identifier
KA0001_000339
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Material Category
Photographic MaterialType of Work
photographic printsDescription
Bonwit Teller window display featuring a women's ensemble for junior sizes by Anne Klein couture. There is a spotlight on the mannequin that casts shadows on the plain wall behind it. The mannequin wears a striped dress, a dark overcoat, leather gloves, heeled shoes and holds a purse. Around the mannequin are sculptures made of metallic materials that mimic blooming flower plants. A banner at the bottom of the display reads "Bonwit's own Anne Klein couture for junior sizes, on our Young Seventh Floor."Date
August 16 1955Related people
Bonwit Teller & Co (commissioner)Virginia Roehl (photographer)
Anne Klein (Firm) (designer)
Dan Arje (compiler)
Measurements
8 in (width) x 10 in (height)Inscription
Fifth Avenue/ August 16th, 1955/ 8784M Virginia Roehl/ Bonwit Teller (text)Related Repository
Kellen Design ArchivesDepartment stores, Show windows, Women's clothing, Department stores--United States, Display of merchandise, Show windows, Fashion merchandising
Use Restrictions
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Location
binder 5Identifier
KA0001_000339Related Objects
There’s more! What you see on this site is only what is viewable online. Please visit archives.newschool.edu to find out more about what’s in the archives.