Suit

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Suit

Entry/Object ID

1992.2 (a-c)

Description

Woman's suit. Two pieces; skirt and jacket. Medium green. Textured wool or silk blend. Double breasted jacket. Four black buttons. Plush beaver fur collar. Matching belt. Two pockets. A-line skirt with snaps on side.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1935

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

"JOHN WANAMAKER / PHILADELPHIA"

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Jacket Waist: 32 in Bust: 38 in Shoulders: 18 in Length: 27 in Skirt Waist: 28 in Length: 31-1/4 in

Provenance

Notes

Worn by Hildegard Forve of Pottsville for her wedding to John Michael. Schuyler of Germantown, Philadelphia, 21 October 1935.