Name/Title
SuitEntry/Object ID
1986.35.1a-bDescription
Grey wool suit consisting of a coat and skirt. The long coat secures up the center front with decorative metal and crystal buttons on a faux vest attachment of striped velvet. Beneath the vest front, the coat is split. The cuffs, rounded collar, hem, and center front are edged with decoratively woven silk tap, and eight diagonal lines of trim extend from the center front opening on either side. The bottom of the coat has two splits in the back, edged in the same silk trim. Two frog bottoms are applied above each split, and the center tab between them is pointed. The coat is lined in cream-colored silk satin. The skirt sits at the natural waist and is appliqued with black silk trim in the shape of an overskirt: two vertical lines down the front curving into a horizontal line several inches above the bottom hem. The skirt is gored with gathers in the back.Context
Worn by Blanche Hollister Kent of Calais, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1986.35Source or Donor
Manly, SusanAcquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SuitClothing Sex
FemaleSize
25" waist; 35" bustTextile Details
Material
Wool, Silk, MetalMade/Created
Manufacturer
Chandler & Co.Date made
1900 - 1905Place
City
BostonState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SuitNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Kent, Susan Blanche Hollister (1852-1938)Related Places
Place
Village
Kents CornerTown
CalaisCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America