Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Three piece suit

Item

Title

Three piece suit

Description

Gray British worsted wool suit. A. Jacket; long and fitted; notched collar; long revers; set-in long sleeves, self-button closure at cuffs; set-in pointed front lapels; three graduated-size self-covered buttons; center front hem has seven inch long cut-away to reveal vest underneath; seven inch long center back vent; lined in beige silk crepe. Inspired by an eighteenth century gentleman's frock coat. B. Skirt; very slim; bias bound slash pockets and slim skirt with bias bound slash pockets; zipper on left side. C. Putty colored silk jacquard vest; pattern of gray, beige, and brown leaves; shawl collar; seven self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes; fitted; pointed center front; watch pocket on right side; back is plain putty colored silk, underlined in matching silk; half belt with pewter colored metal buckle.

Relation

Skirt and vest (Object ID #2004.03.368.BC)

Creator

Irene

Date

1947-1954

Source

Donated by Charles Kleibacker

Is Part Of

Irene exhibit

Identifier

Object ID #2004.03.368.ABC
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Rights

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Subject

Clothing and dress

Type

Still Image

Format

360 View

Collection

Irene Collection

Citation

Irene, “Three piece suit,” Mount Mary University Digital Collections, accessed April 19, 2024, https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2015.