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"Boa" dinner ensemble comprising jacket and skirt

Ruby Hyacinth Bailey1950/1952

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

"Boa" dinner ensemble of deep brown and off-white snakeskin printed synthetic satin. A: Fitted, hip-length jacket; 3/4-length sleeves; joined rounded deep brown satin yoke finishing in stand collar; join seam surmounted by self-wrapping three dimensional padded boa snake, rhinestone jeweled head; center back inverted box pleat; two large dark pearlized plastic button center front closure, additional concealed snaps; pewter silk taffeta lining. B: Matching printed snakeskin satin skirt; straight, below-knee length; two panel, center front, back seams; vents from hem of both seams; center back zipper closure; pewter silk taffeta lining.

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  • Title: "Boa" dinner ensemble comprising jacket and skirt
  • Creator: Ruby Hyacinth Bailey
  • Creator Birth Date: 1909
  • Date Created: 1950/1952
  • Type: Jacket (garment), Skirt (garment), Ensemble (costume)
  • Medium: Rhinestone, Satin, Mother of pearl, Taffeta, Silk (textile)
Museum of the City of New York

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