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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56c5cd6b7-7277-4dbc-a2ee-1694debe3e22

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