Skirt and jacket

A.

A.

Name/Title

Skirt and jacket

Description

A. Jacket is handmade with a black and gold heavy quilted textured material featuring a wide structured collar. There are no closures for the front. It is lined in a medium brown colored twill fabric. In the lining are metal stays placed in fabric strips. There is a strip of black velvet folded in half and the crease is sewn onto the inside, letting the 2 strips of velvet hang down. Their purpose is unknown. B. Long skirt is made with same fabric with no side closure evident, except a safety pin 3” down from waist. The hemline has 2 strips of fabric placed 3 1/2 to 5” above bottom hem and a larger strip of a darker colored fabric 1 1/2”above the hem around the skirt.

Collection

Found in collection

Acquisition

Accession

2026.001

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Jacket and skirt

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Color

Black, Gold

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

September 10, 2026

Update Date

September 19, 2026