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Gilbert Adrian
Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt)circa 1946

Not on view
Slate-gray two-piece women's suit on a hanger, consisting of a draped-collar jacket with a fabric rosette brooch and a straight knee-length skirt
Designer
Gilbert Adrian
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1903-1959
Design House
Adrian
United States, California, Los Angeles, founded 1942
Title
Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1946
Medium
Jacket: wool plain weave with rayon passementerie buttons and trim; Skirt: wool plain weave.
Dimensions
Center back length (Jacket): 27 1/2 in. (69.85 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 31 5/8 in. (80.33 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Guy Holmes Cherry, Jr.
Accession Number
M.71.22.2a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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