Suit

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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

Name/Title

Suit

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.34

Description

Part A) Woman's white leather jacket. Folded collar and wide, triangular lapels. Wrist-length sleeves with folded cuffs. Natural waistline. Elasticated band inserted around waist. Vertical slash pocket at left and right front. Single button closure at waist. Decorative stitching at collar, lapels, cuffs, and pocket welts. Dark blue lining. Part B) White leather skirt. Knee-length. "Slider" zipper at left waistband. Large, rounded inset pocket at left and right waist. Belt loops around waistband. Dark blue lining. Part C) White leather pants. "Ries" zipper and snap fastener fly at center front. Darts around waistband. Straight and wide legs. Dark blue lining. Part D) White leather belt for skirt. Self-covered rounded belt buckle. Firm interfacing. Part E) White leather belt for jacket. Tapered points. Decorative stitching. No closures.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Weldom, Kathryn Estate of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Leather

Color

White, Blue

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Jacket Length: 74cm Width (b): 41cm Belt (Jacket) Length: 152cm Width: 4cm Skirt Length: 73cm Width (w): 32cm Belt (Skirt) Length: 76cm Width: 2cm Pants Length: 111cm Width (w): 32cm