Suit

Clothing/Dress/Costume

The BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC)

Name/Title

Suit

Entry/Object ID

1996.2.32

Description

Part A) Woman's suit jacket with white pinstripes on a black ground. Tailored. Notched collar and wide, pointed lapel. Slim wrist-length sleeves. Padded shoulders. Single breasted body with four self-covered button closure. One curved slash pocket on each hip. Beige silk satin lining. Shattering at center lining seam and wrist lining. Part B) Straight skirt with white pinstripes on a black ground. One deep inverted box pleat at center front hem. "Queen" brand zipper closure at left hip. Stitching on one seam in waistband is loosening. Circular darn in skirt at center rear.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Jennings, Pat

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Wool, Silk

Color

White, Black

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1946 - 1954

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Jacket Length: 65cm Width (b): 53cm Skirt Length: 77cm Width (w): 41cm