Women's two piece, deep taupe wool velour suit from the 1940s

Description:: Woman's two piece, deep taupe wool velour suit. The hip-length jacket is fitted, and has padded shoulders, and long straight, set-in sleeves. Two horizontal piped, slash pockets are at the waist level. A single wooden button is at the waist closing. Brown braid trim is applied over the shoulders. The collarless jacket is lined in brown crepe. The A-line skirt has a 2" waistband, with a side zipper. The unlined skirt is below knee length. The suit was made for the donor, who was a millinary buyer at Hudson's, by Adrian. It was a favorite of the donor's. Hat 84.122.46 was made to wear with the suit. Label: Adrian Original.
Notes:: The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
Date Issued:: [1946 TO 1948]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection
Place:: Detroit, Michigan
Subject Topic:: Outerwear, Clothing and dress, History, and Suits (Clothing)
Format:: clothing
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URL:: http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ES01_1984.122.050