Ensemble of cream wool

Title
Ensemble of cream wool
LC Subject
main garments
Donor
Gates, Ruth E.
Designer
Harvé Benard Ltd.
Description
Ensemble of cream wool: a) Skirt of cream wool with center-front inverted box pleat with button placket at center; A-line; gathers at sides; side slit pockets; belt loops at waistband; lower mid-length; blind hem; partially lined. b) Vest of cream wool with V-neckline and 4 button closure; vertical welt pocket at left bust; 2 slanted pockets at side-front; hits below waist. c) Shirt of ivory crepe with tiny lace trim; button-front placket; high spread collar; long loose sleeves are gathered at shoulder and into cuffs; cuffs have button closure; shirt is gathered into back yoke. d) Belt of cream wool backed on ecru leather; 1" width; gold metal buckle.
Designer Label
HB/ harvé benard
Motif
Menswear inspired
Work Type
ensembles (costume)
Location
United States
Date
1970/1979
Identifier
1988.017.002
Rights
In Copyright
License
Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Wool; Crepe
Technique
Reverse box pleat; Vest
Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Primary Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Institution
Oregon State University