- Designed by
- Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
- Date
- 1970-1995
- Medium
- synthetic fiber with polyurethane, plastic and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (cardigan): 26 3/16 × 19 11/16 in. (66.5 × 50 cm)
- H x W (skirt): 23 1/16 × 13 in. (58.5 × 33 cm)
- Description
- This is a two-piece ensemble consisting of a black and silver cardigan and a silver skirt. The cardigan has long sleeves and a black crocheted V-neckline. The edges and hem of the cardigan are also crocheted in black. It fastens up the front with four black plastic buttons and one snap fastener. The cardigan has a black background with a silver abstract feathery pattern across it. Inside the back of the neckline there is a white fabric tag with black text that reads "GENE BAILEY." There are attached shoulder pads in the shoulders. The silver skirt is a straight, knee-length skirt. It has an elasticized waistband with several small gathers at the waist. Inside the back of the waistband there is a white fabric tag with black text 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
- 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
- A2018.88.1.3.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




