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Man's suit in three parts (jacket, waistcoat and trousers)
Designed for: Granny Takes a Trip (active 1966-1974) (English, 1966–1974)
English
about 1970
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Rayon velvet, satin weave; plastic
Dimensions
Center front (jacket): 77.5 cm (30 1/2 in.)
Center front (waistcoat): 58.4 cm (23 in.)
Center front (pants): 106 cm (41 3/4 in.)
Center front (waistcoat): 58.4 cm (23 in.)
Center front (pants): 106 cm (41 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Doris May
Accession Number2009.2348.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionThree-piece single breasted purple suit with stylized floral burnout patterning consisting of a jacket, waistcoat, and truosers. Jacket with velvet collar and lapel. One welt pocket and two pockets with velvet flaps. Three plastic buttons at center front. Lined with satin weave. Interior welt pocket with large rectangular light blue, white, and black printed label below. Patterned with blue mushroom and white sun reads: "Granny/Takes a Trip/The World’s End/Chelsea." Purple velvet vest/waistcoat with six plastic buttons down center front. Satin lining and back. Half belt on reverse with metal fastening. Purple pants with stylized floral burnout patterning. Four slit pockets (two back and two front) and belt loops at waistband, button and zipper fly. Unlined.
ProvenancePurchased at internet auction in 2009 from California dealer by Susan Ward, Lexington, MA; purchased by the MFA (Accession date: April 22, 2009)