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Skirt Suit

1985 (made)

Pink silk collarless jacket with black beading and embroidery at cuffs, around neck, hem and down centre front. Press-stud and hook-and-eye closure down centre front. Black silk skirt


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Skirt
  • Jacket
Materials and techniques
woven silk satin, black silk embroidery and black beading
Brief description
Silk skirt suit, pink jacket with black beading and embroidery, black skirt, Victor Edelstein, S/S 1985, Britain
Physical description
Pink silk collarless jacket with black beading and embroidery at cuffs, around neck, hem and down centre front. Press-stud and hook-and-eye closure down centre front. Black silk skirt
Dimensions
  • Waist circumference: 68cm
  • Length: 83cm
  • Length: 54cm
  • Waist circumference: 76cm
Production typeHaute couture
Marks and inscriptions
Victor Edelstein London (Label)
Credit line
Given by Anne Heseltine
Collection
Accession number
T.271:1, 2-2001

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Record createdOctober 21, 2003
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