Bernard Newman Custom Made Silk Crepe Dress Suit with John-Frederics Hat, 1950s
Item Details
| Type | Dress Suit |
| Period | Vintage, 1950s, 1953 |
| Additional Information | Custom made ensemble per seller’s notes; Bernard Newman was head designer at Bergdorf Goodman and head costume designer for RKO Pictures; John-Frederics label was a partnership of Mr. John and Frederic Hirst. |
Condition
- discoloration and loose threads throughout.
- coat: silk chiffon is split and shredding at neckband and shoulders.
- dress: retains Petersham ribbon tape at interior waist seam; retains Talon metal zipper; zipper placket is marked “1953”.
- removable gathered chiffon sash: hooks on fastenings have been flattened.
- hat: misshaped; frayed edges on fabric.
Dimensions
- silk chiffon over silk crepe collarless coat with single button closure and three-quarter sleeves: size small (see size chart in photos); 41" center back length
- silk chiffon over silk crepe cap sleeve dress with side slits: size small (see size chart in photos); 35" center back length
- removable gathered chiffon sash with draped panels: 24" waist; 24" draped panels
- silk wrapped ring hat with side combs: 7.5" width, 1.5" height, 7.5" depth, 21" interior circumference
Item #
ITMG265625
