Designed by
Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
Date
1970-1995
Medium
synthetic fiber with polyurethane and metal
Dimensions
H x W (cardigan): 29 15/16 × 22 13/16 in. (76 × 58 cm)
H x W (shell): 19 11/16 × 24 in. (50 × 61 cm)
H x W (skirt): 26 9/16 × 15 3/16 in. (67.5 × 38.5 cm)
Description
This is a three-piece rust colored knit suit by Gene Bailey. It consists of a cardigan sweater, a sleeveless shell, and a fluted skirt. The cardigan has blouson sleeves. Down the sleeves and the area across the shoulders are knit in a shell pattern. The cardigan has a V-neckline. It fastens in front with three metal buttons. It is A-line and falls to the hip. The sleeveless shell is knit in a pattern of rectangles made up of stripes of yellow, green and rust. The shell has a scoop neckline edged in rust colored crochet. The neckline fastens in back with a button and loop closure. The metal button matches the ones on the cardigan. The shell has attached shoulder pads in the shoulders. The pull on skirt has an elasticized waist and pleats around the bottom hem. The cardigan and shell have a black cloth tag with red text that reads "GENE BAILEY." The skirt has a white fabric tag with black text on the inside of the waist that reads “GENE BAILEY.”
Place collected
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Gene Bailey Archive and Knitwear Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
vests (main garments)
skirts
cardigans
Topic
Clothing and dress
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Omega C. Logan Silva, MD, MACP
Object number
A2018.88.1.12.1-.3
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5932e10fc-239d-4e15-a718-9085b0961b6d

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