Woman's Suit
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Gloria Holtsinger
RetailerSold by
John Baldwin
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1975
MediumMachine-stitched wool knit fabric, with metal zipper and hooks and eyes, and self-covered metal shank buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 22 1/2 x 18in. (57.2 x 45.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gloria Holtsinger
Object number2001.76.9a-c
DescriptionThree-piece suit of pink wool double knit fabric. The sleeveless top has a round neckline; the knit pattern is a horizontally ribbed stockinette stitch. The top is unfitted and has a metal zipper at center back. The skirt fabric is a fine, smooth, stockinette stitch. The skirt fits smoothly into the waistband and falls straight to knee length. It is fitted with darts and has a metal zipper set into the side seam. The jacket fabric has fine horizontal ribs in the stockinette stitch in the top part of the garment, and then below the wasitline the knit pattern becomes the wide horizontal rib like the suit top (.a). The jacket has a round neckline, finished with a one-inch-wide binding of pink knit fabric. It closes at center front with five self-covered buttons. There are two faux pocket flaps in the front at the waistline. The jacket is unfitted and unlined.
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