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Woman's suit
Designed by: Adele Simpson (American, 1903–1995)
Retailed by: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
Retailed by: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
American
late 1940s
Object Place: New York
Medium/Technique
Wool twill and silk plain weave (crepe) lining
Dimensions
Center Back (jacket): 64.1 cm (25 1/4 in.)
Center Front (jacket): 53.3 cm (21 in.)
Center Back (skirt): 71.8 cm (28 1/4 in.)
Center Front (jacket): 53.3 cm (21 in.)
Center Back (skirt): 71.8 cm (28 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan Ward
Accession Number2005.192.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionJacket and skirt of red-orange wool twill labeled "Design by Adele Simpson" and "French Shops Filene's Boston"
ProvenancePurchased from Nancy Nolan by Susan Ward via internet auction March, 2004; Gift to the MFA, April 27, 2005