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Elza Sunderland
Woman's Ensemble (Blouse, Shorts, and Coat)1950s

Not on view
Cream-colored short-sleeved romper on a hanger, printed with a navy blue lattice pattern and small motifs of crabs, seaweed, and shells in navy and golden brown
Short-sleeved pullover shirt in cream fabric printed with an allover pattern of diagonal netting, arrow-like motifs, and ornamental cartouches in navy blue and golden brown.
Pleated shorts on a clear hanger, cream fabric printed with a navy blue net or lattice pattern and scattered gold and navy decorative motifs including monogram-like lettering.
Cream-colored women's coat displayed on a hanger, mid-length with wide notched lapels, four gold buttons at center front, two large patch pockets, and a patterned lining visible at the collar.

Elza Sunderland, Woman's Ensemble (Blouse, Shorts, and Coat), 1950s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Elza Sunderland Textile Design Collections, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Elza Sunderland
Hungary, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1903-1991
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Blouse, Shorts, and Coat)
Place Made
United States, California, Los Angeles
Date Made
1950s
Medium
Blouse and Shorts: rayon plain weave, printed; Coat: rayon plain weave with metal buttons; Belt: Raffia plain weave and cotton plain weave
Dimensions
Center back length (Blouse): 24 1/2 in. (62.23 cm) Length (Shorts): 18 1/4 in. (46.36 cm) Center back length (Coat): 43 1/2 in. (110.49 cm) Length (Belt): 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Credit Line
Elza Sunderland Textile Design Collections
Accession Number
M.85.175.379a-d
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles