A. Slate gray silk shantung suit jacket; highly placed illusion draped pockets on bust extending from small Peter Pan collar; faux flap pockets on hips; 3/4 length cuffed sleeves with three self-buttons and bound buttonholes; hand-stitched banding in front is curved to accent bust then continues to back. B. Slate gray silk shantung suit skirt; straight silhouette; 4 gores; A-line; waistband; side zipper closure.
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; notched collar; long set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs; shoulder pads; double-breasted front closure of 3 mother-of-pearl buttons; modified princess seams from armscye to pockets create fitted silhouette; extra faux double welt pockets at left waist, left shoulder front, and back shoulder - Surrealist touch; lined in rayon crepe. B. Black wool gabardine suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; faux double welt pocket on skirt at knee - Surrealist touch; kick pleat at back; unlined; mid-calf length.
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; Peter Pan collar; center front closure with 3 large gold buttons, classically inspired; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; 4 patch pockets with flaps; 2 slit pockets with flaps; back is gathered to waist with half belt with 2 gold buttons. B. Black wool gabardine suit skirt; center front godet; straight waistband; side metal zipper closure; knee length.
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; Peter Pan collar; center front closure with 3 large gold buttons, classically inspired; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; 4 patch pockets with flaps; 2 slit pockets with flaps; back is gathered to waist with half belt with 2 gold buttons.
Worn with skirt (Object ID #2004.03.390.b) to form two piece ensemble.
