Related people/organizations
Bonwit Teller & Co (commissioner)
Virginia Roehl (photographer)
Władysław T. Benda (artist)
Dan Arje (compiler)
Date
November 23 1949
Work Type
photographic prints
Measurements
8 in (width) x 10 in (height)
Description
Bonwit Teller window display featuring a women's robe with masks by W.T. Benda. The mannequin is wearing a floor length robe with a mandarin collar, brooch, bracelet, sandals and a mask. The mask also features an elaborate headpiece that has patterns painted on it. Another mask lies on a pillow to the left side of the display. A banner at the bottom reads: "Masquerade... Bonwit's champagne fantasy third floor."
Inscription
#4 Benda Masque/ Nov. 23 1949/ 5016E/ Bonwit Teller
Location
box 1 folder 4
Identifier
KA0001_000462
Use Restrictions
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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