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Woman's suit in two parts (jacket, skirt)
Designed by: Bruce Oldfield (English, born 1950)
English
1980s–1990s
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Wool twill weave; silk plain weave (crepe); plastic beads; synthetic satin weave; plastic zipper
Dimensions
Jacket: Center back: 60 cm (23 5/8 in.)
Skirt: Center back: 56 cm (22 1/16 in.)
Skirt: Center back: 56 cm (22 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2010.703.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong sleeve black single-breasted suit jacket or blazer with pointed collar, no lapel, and flared peplum and cuffs; closes at center front with five beaded buttons. The jacket is beaded at the hem, cuffs, and collar in with black plastic cylindrical, faceted, and round beads. Lined in black silk crepe. Labelled at center back neck: "BRUCE OLDFIELD / CUSTOM MADE - LONDON"
Skirt of black nappy wool to match jacket with wide waistband and notches at hem. Lined with black synthetic satin weave. Closes at center back with zipper and one button. Labelled at interior right back: "BRUCE OLDFIELD"
Skirt of black nappy wool to match jacket with wide waistband and notches at hem. Lined with black synthetic satin weave. Closes at center back with zipper and one button. Labelled at interior right back: "BRUCE OLDFIELD"
ProvenanceBefore 2010, purchased by Jean S. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2010, gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: September 22, 2010)