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Suit comprising tweed cape and skirt, belt and black knit blouse

Vera Maxwell1959/1969

Museum of the City of New York

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

Ensemble of black, white, and tan Scottish tweed. A: Oval, knee-length cape with round neckline and collar; slits at side front for arms; two large patch pockets; five button closure. B: A-line, above-knee length skirt; natural waistline; side front zipper at proper left. C: Separate black leather belt with gold chain and six medallions hanging from it; fits across center front; snap closure at center back. D: Black wool knit blouse, fitted with seams along apex; small stand up collar; long sleeves; tucked into skirt; back closing. Label affixed to hanging loops in skirt: Vera Maxwell.

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  • Title: Suit comprising tweed cape and skirt, belt and black knit blouse
  • Creator: Vera Maxwell
  • Date Created: 1959/1969
  • Type: Belt (costume accessory), Blouse (main garment), Skirt (garment), Suit (main garment), Cape (outerwear)
  • Medium: Wool (textile), Tweed, Knit (textile), Leather, Metal
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Vera Maxwell
Museum of the City of New York

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