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Group shot: 2007.770.1-3
Woman's suit (jacket, skirt, blouse and scarf)
Group shot: 2007.770.1-3

Woman's suit (jacket, skirt, blouse and scarf)

Adele Simpson (American, 1903–1995)
1980s
Medium/TechniqueWool twill, lined with silk plain weave, printed silk plain weave.
DimensionsJacket (center back): 71.1 cm (28 in.) Skirt (center back): 73.7 cm (29 in.)
Blouse (center back): 74.9 cm (29 1/2 in.) Scarf (center back): 74.9 cm (29 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Susan G. and Harry Kohn, Jr.
Accession number2007.770.1-4
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceOriginally purchased from Adele Simpson's showroom in the 1980s; Gift of Susan G. and Harry Kohn, Jr. to the MFA, September 19, 2007
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