Set
Designer
Elizabeth Hawes
(American, 1903 - 1971)
c. 1935
Wool and hemp
Gift of Charlotte Adams
Object number76.130.2
Elizabeth Hawes explored the use of personalized color palettes in her designs after discovering Quantacolor in the 1940s. The concept categorizes colors into four distinct groups by tone — Hawes was personally fond of Quanta III’s grayed, romantic tones. Her application of this color palette evolved over time, as highlighted in these this garment donated by her sister.
DescriptionUnlined flared clutch coat in yellow and tan tweed stripe; selvage is used for finish of neck and fronts with body mitering into cheverons at sides and center back; long flared kimono sleeves with under arm gusset. Matching flared skirt with flared panel at center front cut on horizontal set into vertical stripes; back flares into chevrons; inside waist band; zipper closing at left.Collections
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