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Skirt Suit

1967 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Skirt suit consisting of:
Red, black and cream wool jacket and skirt with black buttons, lined with white silk. The skirt has a slit and kick pleats.
Red, black and cream check printed silk blouse with back neck fastening.
Red felt beret with pom-pom, and interior comb to fix to the hair
Black patent belt


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Skirt
  • Blouse
  • Hat
  • Belt
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Skirt suit, 1967, French, Nina Ricci. Red, black and cream wool jacket and skirt with red, black and cream check silk blouse, red felt hat and black patent belt
Physical description
Skirt suit consisting of:
Red, black and cream wool jacket and skirt with black buttons, lined with white silk. The skirt has a slit and kick pleats.
Red, black and cream check printed silk blouse with back neck fastening.
Red felt beret with pom-pom, and interior comb to fix to the hair
Black patent belt
Credit line
Given by Lady Reilly
Object history
The donor stated that in the original design for the jacket, the pockets were genuine and there were no shaping darts. She had alterations made to the design to better suit her build.
Collection
Accession number
T.269-1973

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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