Ensemble
Designer
Bonnie Cashin
(1907 - 2000)
1960
Cotton, cotton denim, leather, straw, and plastic
Gift of Bonnie Cashin
Object number90.72.17
Bonnie Cashin was a great American sportswear designer. Like McCardell, she had an interest in functionality, and she was not afraid to experiment with materials like brass clasps and leather. Here, Cashin has given the traditional denim beach ensemble her personal touch by including both a brass clasp at the neck of the coat and light blue leather trim along its edges.
DescriptionSummer set with sleeveless empire dress of white and blue striped cotton ticking, blue denim short sleeve coat with peter pan collar, flap patch pockets, blue leather trim and white topstitching; straw bucket hat with orange leather band and plastic liningCollections
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