1950s Sally Victor Black Wool Bow Turban color_purple Short sleeves

Short sleeves

The dress fastens with a back zippered and a hook and eye closure

and absolutely striking

The dress is lined and has a long neck to waist zipper as closure

This item was purchased at auction from the Suddon-Clever Collection of the Costume Society

1950s Sally Victor Black Wool Bow Turban color_purple Short sleevesConsidered by Fortune Magazine to be one of three top style designers in American Millinery, Sally Victor gave American Hollywood stars, Mamie Eisenhower and even Jackie Kennedy the hats they loved. In 1950 she created this perfect turban. This beautiful hat is composed of layers of black felt, folded into an undulating turban shape. The hat is punctuated by an asymmetrical, angular petal made of the ends of the turban wrap. Gorgeous with an