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Howard Greer
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Jacket)1940s

Not on view
Two-piece women's suit in charcoal-black brocade fabric, consisting of a single-button shawl-collar jacket with black beaded floral embellishment across the shoulders and a straight midi-length skirt, displayed on a hanger
Sleeveless floor-length dress displayed on a hanger, constructed of black allover lace over a nude lining, with a sheer lace yoke at the neckline and gold embroidered floral detail at the bust.

Howard Greer, Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Jacket), 1940s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Curatorial Discretionary Fund, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Howard Greer
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1896-1974
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Jacket)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1940s
Medium
Linen lace and silk plain weave (crepe) with glass beads
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 43 5/8 in. (110.81 cm) Center back length (Jacket): 23 in. (58.42 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Curatorial Discretionary Fund
Accession Number
M.81.40.4a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles