Woman's Suit
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Pauline Silverman
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Friedmont
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Dateabout 1965
MediumJacket: Machine-stitched synthetic fibers, plastic buttons.
Skirt: Machine-stitched synthetic fibers, plastic buttons, and metal zipper.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across shoulders): 21 1/2 x 16in. (54.6 x 40.6cm)
Skirt (length x circumference of hem x width at waist): 26 1/4 x 41 x 14 1/2in. (66.7 x 104.1 x 36.8cm)
Skirt (length x circumference of hem x width at waist): 26 1/4 x 41 x 14 1/2in. (66.7 x 104.1 x 36.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Janet Ward
DescriptionBlue jewel-tone suit consisting of a jacket and straight skirt. The jacket is short, with three-quarter-length sleeves. The collar, lapel, and front edges are top-stitched by hand. The front is constructed of geometrically shaped pieces; two button holes are incorporated into the seams. Two large blue plastic buttons imitate knotted cords. The jacket is lined with blue synthetic crepe.
The skirt is shaped by darts. The back is constructed with an 8 1/2-inch wide center panel that is seamed to the side back panels; the seams are open for 2 1/2 inches at the bottom. The skirt is partially lined in the back. It closes with a zipper and a flat, blue button on the proper left side.
The skirt is shaped by darts. The back is constructed with an 8 1/2-inch wide center panel that is seamed to the side back panels; the seams are open for 2 1/2 inches at the bottom. The skirt is partially lined in the back. It closes with a zipper and a flat, blue button on the proper left side.
Object number2001.86.8a,b
MarkingsJacket: Woven tape label in jacket at center back neck: "G. FOX & CO./ HARTFORD CONNECTICUT". Woven tape label inside proper left front edge: "Friedmont".Skirt: Woven tape label stitched in a loop at each side of waistband: "Friedmont".
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