1940s : Fashions of a Resourceful Decade

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Models in Rayon Swimsuits Lying on the Sand
Original caption: Two models, one in bolero and Celanese rayon bathing suit, the other in print kerchief and Celanese rayon jersey suit, lying on sand surrounded by shells.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Woman in White Gloves and Choker
Photographer: Frances McLaughlin-Gill
Date Photographed: June 1, 1948
Location Information: New York, New York, USA

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Woman with Variety of Shoes and Gloves
Original caption: Model next to shoes and gloves in different colors.
Photographer: Horst P. Horst
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Model in Chartreuse Hat with Purple Veil
Original caption: Model in chartreuse felt hat with roses and hummingbirds, purple gloves, and purple veil and ribbons.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Model in Red Suitdress and Ocelot Hat
Original caption: Standing model wearing vermilion wool jersey suitdress, tied at the waist, ocelot off-the-face pillbox, black gloves, and shoes.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Model in Gray Double-Breasted Suit
Original caption: Model wearing steel-gray double-breasted fitted suit by Larry Aldrich.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1946

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Model in Brown Camel's Hair Coat
Original caption: Model wearing clay brown shaped camel's hair coat with full sleeves by Monte-Sano.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1946

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Model in Green Velveteen Suit with Muff
Original caption: Model wearing green velveteen suit with baum-marten hat and muff.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Two Models in Wool Skirts with Large Sphere
Original caption: Two models holding large ball aloft, one wearing wool shirt, red jerkin, and tweed kilt, and one wearing long jacket, knee socks, and wool skirt.
Photographer: Toni Frissell
Date Photographed: ca. 1940

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Model in Mustard Tweed Suit with Muff
Original caption: Standing model wearing mustard tweed suit with mink addenda.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Model in Green Cape and Beige Suit
Original caption: Standing model wearing green tweed cape over sand silk shantung suit.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Model in White Turban with Velvet Rose
Original caption: Model wearing white clipped velvet turban with red velvet rose.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Model in Striped Moire Dress in Living Room
Original caption: Model wearing moire dress with broad turquoise-blue and tulip-red stripes, with long pale blue gloves and bright red shoes, standing in living room.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Two Models in Silk Dresses
Original caption: Two models, one standing, in red silk crepe dress, with diamond and ruby jewels, the other sitting, in royal blue silk jersey dress, matching snood, and sapphire and diamond jewels.
Photographer: Horst P. Horst
Date Photographed: ca. 1940

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Model in White Jersey Dress with Gold Tripod Table
Original caption: Model with elbow on prop, in front of mural, wearing Celanese jersey with white and gold trim, gold kid gloves, and gold and amethyst jewels.
Photographer: Horst P. Horst
Date Photographed: ca. 1940

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Model in Red Wool Dress with Dirndl Lines
Original caption: Model in red dress of rabbit's wool, cut with dirndl lines, standing near bookshelves.
Photographer: John Rawlings
Date Photographed: ca. 1941

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Model in Yellow Bathing Suit
Original caption: Standing model in sunglasses, wearing yellow rayon jersey bathing suit.
Photographer: Horst Horst
Date Photographed: ca. 1940

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Woman Modeling Dress and Coat
Original caption: 4/13/1949-Paris, France: Fashions of 1949. A woman is shown wearing a gold dress with a black coat and a veil. UPI color slide.
Date Photographed: April 13, 1949
Location Information: Paris, France

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Woman Modeling Giant Wristwatch
Original caption: 11/16/1949-Elgin, IL- Time is bound to be heavy on the hands of Laura Barone, of Elgin, with a wrist watch this size. The watch was designed by an Elgin watchmaker for display purposes. The giant, jewel-studded timepiece is fitted with precision movement and a king size fabric strap.
Date Photographed: November 16, 1949
Location Information: Elgin, Illinois, USA

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