Suit

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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

Name/Title

Suit

Entry/Object ID

1998.11.3

Description

Part A) Woman's black brocade jacket. Flat white fur collar with a snap fastener at center front of neckline. Waist length sleeves. Broad welt side pocket on left and right front of jacket. Single breasted. Three button closure down center front of jacket. Lined with black satin. Red roses on manufacturer's label at inside neckline. Part B) Black brocade skirt. Knee-length. Darts at waist. Center rear of skirt has an inverse box pleat at the bottom hem. Black lining. "Glider" zipper and hook closure at left waist.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

McFadden, Lila

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Brocade

Material

Fur

Color

Black, White, Red

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Malleck's

Date made

circa 1960 - 1969

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Jacket Mallek's / VANCOUVER VICTORIA

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Jacket Length: 70.5cm Width (b): 49cm Skirt Length: 65cm Width (w): 33.5cm