Ensemble: jacket, skirt, blouse, handkerchief

ICHi-066558

Title: Ensemble: jacket, skirt, blouse, handkerchief Description: Woman's suit of light gray flannel. Jacket (a) has high neckline with curved cutout notches; padded shoulders; wrist-length sleeves. Buttons proper right over left, fastening with three buttons, with pockets at natural waist on both sides. Hits at hip. Skirt (b) has A-line silhouette. Falls below the knee. Blouse (c) of brown and white polka dot silk. High, straight neck. Short sleeves with faggoted raglan seams. Self-fabric covered buttons at shoulders and proper left side seam. Handkerchief (d) of same brown and white polka dot silk. Date Depicted: 1937 Creator: Mainbocher, 1890-1976 Creator Role: designer Physical Format: ensembles (costume); jackets (garments); skirts (garments); blouses (main garments); handkerchiefs; suits (main garments) Copyright Notice: © 2021 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. Credit Line: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-066558 Accession Number: 1983.622.4a-d Storage Location: Costume; 45924 Max Pixels - Width: 1991 Max Pixels - Height: 3000 Help improve this content