Tuesday 26 November 2019



Bandana suit- 'Black and white houndstooth check (how big the hound!). Scarf collar, by Ben Zuckerman at Bergdorf Goodman, Julius Garfinkel, Marshall Field. Rolling hat by Irene of New York.

Thursday 21 November 2019




 

Here is a Ben Zuckerman suit made of linen, which probably dates from the early 1960's. It

has a striped pattern and as it was made of linen it would have been worn in the summer 


time.
The suit was sold at William Penn Hat & Gown Shop which was owned by Etta Markowitz and David Berman. They opened David Inc. a women’s clothing company in the William Penn Hotel catering to a high-end clientele. The business was later named the William Penn Hat and Gown Shop. It had several locations downtown before the family sold the business in the 1970s. The new owners moved the business to Walnut Street in Shadyside. The William Penn Hat and Gown closed its doors in 2001.
Photos courtesy of Zannew.

Tuesday 19 November 2019




Here are two Ben Zuckerman suits, in dark wool, dating from 1961. Both suits are worn with hats by Sally Victors.
Sally Victors was born in 1905. From the 1920's until her retirement in 1967, she was a top miliner. She designed hats for Irene Dunne and Merle Oberon, amonst many others. Ms. Victors died in 1977.

Thursday 14 November 2019


This is an advertisement, both for Ben Zuckerman and for Miron Mills.
'The suit, Ben Zuckerman. The fabric, flecked grosnib. 100% Virgin wool.  Miron Mills, Inc.

Sunday 3 November 2019



An advertisement, dating from 1963-
'Autumn Champagne- marvelous costume of Italian pink wool tweed, lined with pink silk by Ben Zuckerman. Definately for town.. here and on the Continent. $425.'