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Brand
Nettie Rosenstein
(founded 1931)
1947
Silk / wool faille and horsehair
Gift of Janet Chatfield-Taylor
Object number74.135.8
Nettie Rosenstein effectively captured the elegant silhouette of Christian Dior's "New Look" in this dress with a fitted bodice, slender waist, and full circle skirt. A testament to the New Look's immediate and pervasive influence, this high end, ready-to-wear interpretation is equally true to Rosenstein's fondness for the little black dress. The delicate shawl collar and narrow contour belt reflect the feminine softness that began to displace the masculine lines of 1940s fashions.
DescriptionNew Look adaptation, dress in black wool / silk faille; small shawl collar, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, ankle length flared circle skirt, rounded patch pockets, CF zipper; matching contour belt; horsehair petticoatCollections
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