1950s wool Cornelia Couturier ensemble
In the 1950s The society matrons of Toronto bought their couture directly from the houses in Europe, through the Simpsons and Eatons Couture salons or had them custom made by Cornelia Couturier who had an atelier in Toronto. Though not a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture, her clothing was made to the same exacting standards and the designs and workmanship rival anything being produced anywhere in the world at the time. This ensemble is made from a woven wool fabric. It is fully lined and ribbon edge finished in a white silk organza and closes with a back metal zipper. The coat is lined in a cream fabric and closes with buttons at the front. There is some shattering to the lining of the dress but can still be worn. Hand work and finishes throughout. There is lighter spot just under the bust and another on the skirt and in the very brightest of lights a slight tinge of yellow under one arm - the seaming hides this completely when worn. One button on the coat has a pencil eraser sized yellowed area. These would have to be found by closely inspecting.
Dress
Bust: 34”-35”
Waist: 25” possibly a very snug 26”
Hips: 36”-37”
Length: 39”
Hem: 3”
Coat
Oversized fit
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 44”
Length: 42”
In the 1950s The society matrons of Toronto bought their couture directly from the houses in Europe, through the Simpsons and Eatons Couture salons or had them custom made by Cornelia Couturier who had an atelier in Toronto. Though not a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture, her clothing was made to the same exacting standards and the designs and workmanship rival anything being produced anywhere in the world at the time. This ensemble is made from a woven wool fabric. It is fully lined and ribbon edge finished in a white silk organza and closes with a back metal zipper. The coat is lined in a cream fabric and closes with buttons at the front. There is some shattering to the lining of the dress but can still be worn. Hand work and finishes throughout. There is lighter spot just under the bust and another on the skirt and in the very brightest of lights a slight tinge of yellow under one arm - the seaming hides this completely when worn. One button on the coat has a pencil eraser sized yellowed area. These would have to be found by closely inspecting.
Dress
Bust: 34”-35”
Waist: 25” possibly a very snug 26”
Hips: 36”-37”
Length: 39”
Hem: 3”
Coat
Oversized fit
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 44”
Length: 42”
In the 1950s The society matrons of Toronto bought their couture directly from the houses in Europe, through the Simpsons and Eatons Couture salons or had them custom made by Cornelia Couturier who had an atelier in Toronto. Though not a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture, her clothing was made to the same exacting standards and the designs and workmanship rival anything being produced anywhere in the world at the time. This ensemble is made from a woven wool fabric. It is fully lined and ribbon edge finished in a white silk organza and closes with a back metal zipper. The coat is lined in a cream fabric and closes with buttons at the front. There is some shattering to the lining of the dress but can still be worn. Hand work and finishes throughout. There is lighter spot just under the bust and another on the skirt and in the very brightest of lights a slight tinge of yellow under one arm - the seaming hides this completely when worn. One button on the coat has a pencil eraser sized yellowed area. These would have to be found by closely inspecting.
Dress
Bust: 34”-35”
Waist: 25” possibly a very snug 26”
Hips: 36”-37”
Length: 39”
Hem: 3”
Coat
Oversized fit
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 44”
Length: 42”