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Skirt Suit

1936-1937 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Maroon grosgrain bolero with cutaway curved fronts, puff sleeves pleated into shoulder, and matching ankle-length flared skirt with a high waist with a square front flap with eyelets, presumably for lacing. Neither garment is lined. The outfit was originally grey, but was redyed maroon during its period of wear.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Skirt
Materials and techniques
Silk grosgrain
Brief description
Skirt and bolero of silk grosgrain, designed by Charles James, London, ca. 1936-1937.
Physical description
Maroon grosgrain bolero with cutaway curved fronts, puff sleeves pleated into shoulder, and matching ankle-length flared skirt with a high waist with a square front flap with eyelets, presumably for lacing. Neither garment is lined. The outfit was originally grey, but was redyed maroon during its period of wear.
Production typeHaute couture
Marks and inscriptions
Label 'James / 15 Bruton St / London W1'
Credit line
Bequeathed by Ruth Sheradski
Object history
These garments do not seem to be described in the catalogue of known James designs in Elizabeth Ann Coleman's book, "The Genius of Charles James" (published 1983).
Collection
Accession number
T.292&A-1977

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Record createdAugust 13, 2007
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