Designed by
Arthur McGee, American, 1933 - 2019
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
silk
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 32 × 23 in. (81.3 × 58.4 cm)
Description
Ecru slubbed silk jacket designed by Arthur McGee. The suit has a wide folded collar and opens at the center front with no closure method. The dolman sleeves are full-length with folded cuffs. The body of the jacket is boxy and falls below the waist. Two (2) large patch pockets are sewn one at each front side waist. The jacket is not lined. A white fabric label with black embroidered text is sewn at the interior center back shoulders that reads "me and mcgee / for / alba".
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
2007.3.72.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ca386d9d-c6d6-497c-9fd1-b065d5217bb7

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