Carolyn Schnurer was well known for basing entire collections on the fabrics and ethnic traditions of the countries she visited on her world travels. For the spring of 1955, she featured a collection based on the folk lore of Norway with fabric prints and design elements inspired by Norwegian traditions. The fabrics here are Everglaze cottons by Ameritex for Schnurer. Schnurer also designed the co-ordinating jewelry.
Above: Swimsuit with buttoned straps and little pockets, sold for $18.95 in 1955 (about $167.00 in today's dollar.)
Sun dress with the same buttoned straps and pleats at the hem, sold for $29.95 in 1955 (about $264.00 in today's dollar.)
Darling dress with suspender detail, gathered cap sleeves and pleats at the hem. Sold for $29.95 in 1955 (about $264.00 in today's dollar.)
Photos from a 2-page ad for Carolyn Schnurer and Ameritex Fabrics, featured in Harper's Bazaar, 1955.
