Carolyn Schnurer, American, 1908-1998 (Textile) Dan River Mills, American, (Designer; Manufacturer)
Dobbs, straw and silk
"The Red Jersey Coat in 15 Travel Situations"
Charles James, American, born England, 1906-1978, (Designer)
"Travel Fashion"
Black pork pie hat and a Sindi silk blazer in maroon
Carolyn Schnurer, American, 1908-1998 (Textile and Design)
Silk cherry red and ivory faille. Fontana Sisters, Italian, founded 1943
Dior. leghorn straw; dried palm fronds and cornhusks
Jean Dessès Gray plain weave; gray and white plaid taffeta
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