Name/Title
Women's Plaid Wool SuitDescription
Lady's two-piece suit. Wool in a plaid of black, purple and white.
A: Jacket is straight, 22" long with round collar, three 1" -square black leather buttons, 2 breast pockets with turn-down flaps. Plain straight sleeves. Ivory silk lining.
B: Skirt is 22" long with a 1" belt; 4 darts in front and 4 darts in back; 7" zipper on left side; skirt lined in plum color silk. Vent in back seam with flap of material underneath.
Exhibit label created 2019. Stored in box.Use
by Jean White, wife of David, in the 1960s.Context
The suit was purchased at Martines in Paris, France by David White in Aug., 1962 when he was on a "People to People" trip to Russia, Belgium, and France.Collection
Dave & Jean WhiteAcquisition
Accession
1989.015Source or Donor
Jean O’Neal White, David Woodward WhiteAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Suit, SkirtClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Worsted WoolLining
SilkColor
Multicolor, Black, Purple, White, IvoryMade/Created
Date made
1962Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
ParisCountry
FranceRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
Purchased at Martines in Paris, France.Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentCreate Date
July 15, 2002Update Date
December 19, 2024
