Skirt suit of caramel brown mesh wool knit

Title
Skirt suit of caramel brown mesh wool knit
LC Subject
main garments
Donor
Holgate, Helen
Designer
Gallagher, Louis Barnes
Description
Skirt suit of caramel brown mesh wool knit: a) Jacket of wool mesh has V-neckline trimmed with a collar-like shaped panel of self-fabric; buttons down center-front are close together; buttons of wood bowl shape with mother-of-pearl buttons nestled within; long slim fitting sleeves with shoulder pads; pin tucks at yoke; reverse pin pleats accent jacket; 2 patch pockets with self-fabric accent as lapel; hits below hip. b) Skirt of mesh wool has 6 panels; 2 reverse pin pleats on front; mid-calf length. c) Belt of self-wool backed on soft brown Napa leather.
Designer Label
Louis Barnes Gallagher Inc.
Motif
Novelty wool weave
Work Type
Skirt Suit
Location
United States
Date
1940/1949
Identifier
1900.017.002
Rights
In Copyright
License
Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Wool
Technique
Self-fabric accents; Reverse pin box pleats
Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Primary Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Institution
Oregon State University
Note
Nicholas Ungar was a high end boutique in Portland. Pre-1960 invoice.