Digital Collection
2017.109.008

Suit

One lady's 3-piece suit consisting of a jacket and skirt made of a fine red/brown/white wool check fabric and a coral silk crepe blouse. The jacket has a small shawl-style collar, long sleeves with plain cuffs, a double-breasted front with ten matching fabric-covered buttons, a fitted waist, a silk crepe lining, and a straight cut on the hemline. A label on the inside back collar reads "Ruth Joyce Original." The matching unlined skirt has a narrow waistband, a plain front, wide pleats in back, hook/eye closures and a zipper at the back, and a hemline ending at the knee. The dress also includes a sleeveless coral silk crepe blouse that has a round neck with a small cravat at the front, and a zipper closure at the back.

Date
1960s
Collection
Material
Wool/Silk
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