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Suit in grey, green, black and white heavy wool tweed comprising jacket and skirt

Irene M. Zambelli1953/1956

Museum of the City of New York

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

Suit in grey, green, black and white heavy wool tweed. A: Single-breasted box-shaped jacket; hip-length; shawl collar, V-neckline; elbow-length sleeves; pointed flap hip pockets; three triangular yarn-covered center front button closure; black silk twill lining. B: Straight knee-length skirt; wide waistband at natural waist; knife pleats at front hip; center back zipper closure; black silk twill lining. Inscription: Tweed men's top coat wool fabric bought in Paris from Sam Silverman's tailors, Bauman and Sorrell, in 1953. Suit designed and tailored by Coby [Irene M. Zambelli, mother] for me [Irene Z. Silverman]. Handmade buttons from Galeries Lafayette.

Details

  • Title: Suit in grey, green, black and white heavy wool tweed comprising jacket and skirt
  • Creator: Irene M. Zambelli
  • Creator Birth Date: 1890
  • Creator Death Date: 1985
  • Date Created: 1953/1956
  • Type: Jacket (garment), Skirt (garment), Suit (main garment)
  • Medium: Tweed, Silk (textile), Twill, Wool (textile)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Irene M. Zambelli

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