A rare and highly collectible Bonnie Cashin dress dating to the 1950s. This incredible piece of American fashion history was de-accessioned from the Brooklyn Museum. The gauzy and lightweight linen is a vibrant shade of coral orange with muted olive green-grey contrasting woven detailing. The practical day dress is of a classic 1950s collared shirt dress cut with a nipped waist that ties with an attached tie belt. Sweet and feminine fit-and-flare silhouette. The woven border trim and interwoven pattern down the center and at the skirt hem appears to be inspired by or that of an Indian saree influence, especially with the plaid detailing at the waist tie. The colors of this motif are considerably in line with Dorothy Liebes' philosophy of "a light, a bright, a dark," although this is only speculation. The semi-sheer linen is unlined. The dress closes with a series of snaps and hooks down the front center placket.
The garment is in overall good and wearable vintage condition with imperfections and discoloration throughout. There is a faint splatter on the left breast, a few spots throughout the lower portion of the dress skirt front and back, a larger faded discolored portion at the front left of the skirt, and a slight pink mark on the back. There is some wear to the threads at the seam where the skirt meets the waist. This rare piece is a unique Cashin with a curious motif in a fabric that she is not as urgently recognized for. Fits like a modern US 2.
Bonnie Cashin 1950s Brooklyn Museum Details
All measurements in inches (centimeters)
PROVENANCE
Brooklyn Museum
CONDITION
GOOD VINTAGE
★★★☆☆
| Measurement |
Inches |
CM |
| Bust |
34 inches |
86 cm |
| Waist |
25 inches |
64 cm |
| Hip |
44 inches (open/full skirt) |
112 cm |
| Length |
41 inches |
104 cm |
Bonnie Cashin 1950s. De-accessioned from Brooklyn Museum. Coral orange lightweight linen with olive green-grey woven detailing. Collared shirt dress, nipped waist, attached tie belt. Fit-and-flare silhouette. Indian saree-inspired woven border trim and interwoven pattern. Semi-sheer, unlined. Snap and hook front closure. US 2. Good wearable vintage condition, discoloration and spots throughout. Rare collectible American fashion history. Dorothy Liebes color philosophy. Curious and unique Cashin motif.
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