Three Piece Knitted Wool Dress Ensemble, 1951-1952

Description:: Three-piece yellow knitted wool jersey ensemble. Jacket has jewel neckline, bracelet-length sleeves, narrow cuffs, curved seams, mock flap pockets above bustline. Skirt front has inverted pleat. Bodice has jewel neckline, cap sleeves. Clothing label: MAINBOCHER INC. Mrs. Firestone rarely wore yellow, so this is an unusual choice for her.This garment was owned by Mrs. Harvey Firestone of Detroit, Michigan.
Date Issued:: [1951 TO 1952]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection
Place:: Paris, France
Subject Topic:: Dresses and Ensemble (Clothing)
Format:: clothing
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URL:: http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_89_492_591