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Charles James
Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt)1952

Not on view
Heather gray wool two-piece suit on a white mannequin — fitted jacket with stand-up collar and full mid-calf skirt — displayed with black gloves, hat, and heels
Gray wool two-piece suit displayed from the back on a white mannequin, featuring a fitted jacket with structured shoulders, nipped waist, tan velvet collar, and a flared skirt below.
Designer
Charles James
England, active United States, 1906-1978
Label
Lord and Taylor
United States, New York, New York City, founded 1826
Title
Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt)
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1952
Medium
jacket: Wool twill, fulled, cotton velveteen. Skirt: Wool twill, fulled.
Dimensions
Center back length: 21 1/4 in. (53.98 cm) Center back length: 27 in. (68.58 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Vivien Kent
Accession Number
M.74.77a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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