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Gilbert Adrian
Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt)1947-1949

Not on view
Wool women's suit in muted mauve-brown on a mannequin, featuring a structured jacket with diagonal chest fringe, self-fabric waist sash, and slim midi skirt, styled with black hat, gloves, and pumps

Gilbert Adrian, Adrian, Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt), 1947-1949, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Sue S. Killam, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

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
1947-1949
Medium
Wool twill, worsted
Dimensions
Center back length (Jacket): 26 1/4 in. (66.68 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 29 7/8 in. (75.88 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Sue S. Killam
Accession Number
AC1995.176.4.1-.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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