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Black suit and pale pink blouse with ruffled collar
suit | jacket | matching skirt | coordinating blouse
Black suit and pale pink blouse with ruffled collar
Suit
Designer (1901 - 1962)
Retailer (American, 1929 - 1993)
c. 1950
Black velvet and pink silk
USA
Gift of The Fashion Group
Object number75.124.1
Fashion need not be revealing to be seductive. This seemingly conservative cocktail suit combines the tactile quality of lush velvet with exact tailoring that emphasizes a woman’s curves. Further attention is drawn to the bust by a ruffled blouse made of sheer silk.
DescriptionSuit: black velvet fitted jacket, matching skirt with coordinating blouse in pale pink silk
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