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Image of Emerald green cocktail dress with large flower on left hip, ca. 1950
1981.7251.1 C-2557
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Emerald green cocktail dress with large flower on left hip, ca. 1950

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This green satin evening dress was designed by Ernest Newman of Beverly Hills and sold in Seattle by retailer John Doyle Bishop (1913-1980). Bishop operated a high-end women’s clothing store from 1950 until his death in 1980. He sourced designer garments from the United States and Europe and provided personalized fashion advice for his devoted clients. Bishop took great pride in his Irish heritage and considered green to be his signature color.
ID Number: 1981.7251.1C2557
Date: Circa 1950
Physical Description: 1 Gown, Evening; silk; 47 in.H x 14.5 in.W
Credit: MOHAI, 1980.7251.1 C-2557
Subjects: Clothing and Dress, Retail and Department Stores

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