Designed by
Arthur McGee, American, 1933 - 2019
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
cotton denim
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 26 × 16 in. (66 × 40.6 cm)
Description
Blue denim short-sleeved jacket designed by Arthur McGee. The jacket has a standard collar and thin lapels. It is open down the center front with no closure method. The sleeves end just above the elbow with a decorative seam sewn around the end to create the illusion of cuffs. Two (2) deep pockets with asymmetrical openings having one rounded corner are sewn one at each front side chest. There is a vent at the center back waist. The jacket is not lined and there are no labels.
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
jackets
Topic
Clothing and dress
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.56.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5207a5a1d-db6a-461b-8a49-b658c53b8bbf

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