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Woman's suit (jacket, skirt, blouse and scarf)
Designed by: Adele Simpson (American, 1903–1995)
American
1980s
Medium/Technique
Wool twill, lined with silk plain weave, printed silk plain weave.
Dimensions
Jacket (center back): 71.1 cm (28 in.) Skirt (center back): 73.7 cm (29 in.)
Blouse (center back): 74.9 cm (29 1/2 in.) Scarf (center back): 74.9 cm (29 1/2 in.)
Blouse (center back): 74.9 cm (29 1/2 in.) Scarf (center back): 74.9 cm (29 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan G. and Harry Kohn, Jr.
Accession Number2007.770.1-4
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBrown wool plaid jacket with houndstooth pattern, long sleeves, 2 hip pockets and 2 breast pockets, plastic buttons on each pocket, and brown silk lining. Matching brown wool houndstooth pattern calf length pencil skirt, slightly gathered waist, one pleat down center front. Long sleeve beige silk blouse printed with abstract pattern of navy, brown, and orange geometric bands, with matching scarf. Labeled: "Adele Simpson/16"
ProvenanceOriginally purchased from Adele Simpson's showroom in the 1980s; Gift of Susan G. and Harry Kohn, Jr. to the MFA, September 19, 2007