Child's suit

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Child's suit

Boy's suit in two parts (shorts and jacket)

American

1950s

Medium/Technique Shorts: Wool twill with cotton twill lining, metal zipper. Jacket: Wool twill with silk twill lining, plastic buttons.

Dimensions Shorts: Overall (inseam): 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.) Jacket: Center back: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Stuart C. Welch

Accession Number2006.2002.1-2

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBoy's black collarless jacket with three buttons down front and two more on each cuff with a pocket on either side and an additional pocket on the upper left side. The jacket is lined in black in the body and tan in the sleeves. Label: "Brooks Brothers/Established 1818."

ProvenancePurchased by donor in the 1950s. Gift to MFA December 13, 2006.