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Sadly, Bonwit Teller has gone the way of many of New York's department stores (think B. Altman's, Gimbel's, and Orbach's), but at least we still have that iconic violet pattern to remind us of what once was. Not only do I remember my mother's violet-covered charge card (or charge plate as they used to be called) for "Bonwit's" as we used to call it, but I remember endless violet-covered accessories in our house (cosmetics cases, drawer-liners, etc.) and every other house in 1970s New York. (I have to admit I feel a pang of guilt writing this as I also remember rejoicing when it was announced that Galeries Lafayette would take over the vacated space.) I've heard rumblings about BT making a comeback, but in this economy that seems unlikely.
BTW, hidden in one of the ribbons on this bag, is a small marking that says: "BT1966."
I HAVE A PIECE OF BONWIT TELLER LUGGAGE WITH VIOLETS ALL OVER!
ReplyDeleteWow! That would be a lot of fun to see! Many thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteWhat about Arnold Constable, Best & Co., and B. Altman? This site brings back great memories of being young in New York City. A fan
ReplyDeleteWhat about DePinna's department store on Fifth Ave? Or the "real" Abercrombie & Fitch? I second what Anonymous said on 11.29.09. Was a huge fan of Bonwit's too.
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ReplyDeleteWhile throwing out as much stuff as possible, I just found my Bonwit's charge card. It's at least 40 years old. Perhaps I should frame it.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Whatever you do, don't throw it out!
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous...any chance you still have some of the Bonwit Teller memorabilia such as the luggage that you'd be interested in selling?
ReplyDeleteThanks. nsb433@yahoo.com
My grandmother used to buy me a bottle of Bonwit's own perfume "Essence of Lilac" every year. It came in a beautiful black bottle. Has anyone else ever heard of this - I can't find reference to it anywhere.
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of Christian Dior Design by Roger Vivier, that also say Bonwit Teller inside the shoe! They are hand signed & numbered with the size also! They are blk pumps with marc. detail! Anyone know anything about these shoes?
ReplyDeleteThanks fossvanity1@aol.com I may be interested is selling..
I have a shirt made in England by Turnbull & Asser at Bonwit Teller! The shirt is unworn and as new!
ReplyDeleteI worked at Bonwit Teller in the Shops of Bal Harbor right before they closed. What a lovely store. The elegance of those days seems to have been lost.
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