Unbleached linen walking suit with double breasted jacket, c. 1912

Name/Title

Unbleached linen walking suit with double breasted jacket, c. 1912

Entry/Object ID

1986.51.55

Description

Acc. No. 86.51.55 a & b Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: C. 1912 Object: Suit (2 piece) Description: Two piece tailored linen (unbleached) ladies suit. Form fitting jacket with lapels. Pseudo double breasted jacket with mother-of-pearl buttons. Self belt with repeated buttons. Pockets on hips. Skirt accentuated in front with a row of mother-of-pearl buttons. a. jacket b. skirt History of Object: Walking suit worn by Carol Tripp H. Heche Acquired from: Roscoe & D'Arcy Hamilton Date: 8-28-86