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Two ensembles, both with black collard jackets. One has lime green and pants with red window pa…
evening set; jacket, coordinating two-piece dress, bodice, matching skirt
Two ensembles, both with black collard jackets. One has lime green and pants with red window pa…
72.81.6 (left) and 77.230.1 (right)
Evening set
Designer (1906 - 1978)
1947
Black velvet and purple silk taffeta
USA
Gift of Beatrice Simpson
Object number77.230.1
Although styled like a day suit, the combination of luxurious fabrics indicates that this semi-formal ensemble was meant for evening. It was appropriate for many “after five” settings that did not require formal eveningwear, such as restaurant dinners or the theater. When indoors, the sculpted jacket could be removed to reveal a sunburst-pleated bodice. (Shown with object 72.81.6)
DescriptionEvening set: black velvet jacket, purple silk taffeta two-piece dress, wide V-neck bodice with sunburst bustline pleats and long fitted sleeves, matching flared skirt
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