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Designer
Mainbocher
(1890 - 1976)
c. 1948
Grey wool and light pink silk organza
Gift of James and Mary Fosburgh
Object number77.37.14
The grey suit was a mainstay of women’s wardrobes during the post-war period and appeared frequently in Harper's Bazaar—often as a travel outfit. Mainbocher, who began his career as a fashion illustrator for the magazine, cut the suit jacket to flare over the hips without padding. The ornamental scrollwork that anchors the collar is an example of the exquisite piecework for which his house was known.
Descriptionsuit, 60 cm double breasted jacket in light grey heather worsted flannel; shawl type collar rolling to plastron yoke front neck is edged with 1.8 cm bias self fabric; scroll on corners is attached to body near front shoulder with other end of scroll on top of plastron; long sleeves with back vent; body is fitted with bias band and nips in at waist; crepe lining; four sets of buttons at front. Matching six gore skirt with 2.5 cm self waistband; silk seat lining; left side zipper. Dickey vest in pale peach pink silk organza; elasticized under bust; tie from either side back neck pulls through buttoned loop at front neck; hook closing at back.Collections
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