Name/Title
SuitEntry/Object ID
2019.1.5Description
Part A) Red tartan wool suit jacket. Shaped. Shallow scoop neckline. Neckline, jacket opening, and hem are all edged with a wide and shaped band of red tartan. This shaped band is further trimmed with blue wool around neckline and jacket opening. Three-quarter sleeves edged with blue wool. Jacket fastens in centre front with four self-covered metal buttons. Top button missing covering. Some small holes.
Part B) Red tartan wool skirt. Skirt is mid-calf length and A-line. Edged with accordion pleats. Seam between skirt and pleats is covered with band of blue knit wool. Skirt fastens in rear with zipper and red button.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Christie, LouiseClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
WoolFabric Pattern Name
TartanColor
Red, Blue, WhiteNotes
Fabric sourced from Britain.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Aljean of CanadaDate made
circa 1950 - 1969Place
Country
CanadaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Jacket:
100% WOOL / WOVEN IN GREAT BRITAIN / TAILORED IN CANADA
fine tailoring / Aljean / CANADA
CAN / 14
Skirt:
fine tailoring / Aljean / CANADA
CAN / 14Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Jacket
Length:55.5cm
Width (s): 37.5cm
Width (w):37.5cm
Skirt
Length: 68cm
Width (w): 32cm
