Bonwit Teller window display featuring a women's ensemble and an elaborate bird themed mask. The display includes soil covered flooring and woody vines.The mannequin is wearing a belted, tasseled skirt with long sleeved sweater, necklace, bracelet, and heels. The mannequin is also wearing a large mask that is composed of different plummage and a bird's beak. Banner at the bottom reads: "Call of the Outdoors... Supreme fall plumage from Bonwit's sports floor the fifth. Separates collection shown 16.00 to 50.00 each.” Bird masks likely designed by Bill Cunningham, identified only as "William J."
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