Skirt Suit
1965-1970 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Pink wool bouclé skirt and single-breasted jacket, black tucked crêpe blouse with short sleeves, and pink turban-toque hat
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | wool bouclé and silk crêpe |
| Brief description | Pink bouclé skirt suit with black crêpe blouse and co-ordinating pink turban |
| Physical description | Pink wool bouclé skirt and single-breasted jacket, black tucked crêpe blouse with short sleeves, and pink turban-toque hat |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs John Guinness and worn by Mrs E.D. Guinness |
| Object history | Worn by the donor's mother in law, Mrs E.D. Guinness, who lived with Norman Hartnell and was a close personal friend of his. He made all her clothes, although she rarely wore the evening gowns. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.221,A-C-1976 |
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| Record created | September 8, 2008 |
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