Designed by
Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
Date
1970-1995
Medium
synthetic fiber with plastic
Dimensions
H x W (sweater): 24 × 19 1/2 in. (61 × 49.5 cm)
H x W (skirt): 22 1/4 × 13 3/8 in. (56.5 × 34 cm)
Description
This is a two-piece knit sweater and skirt ensemble with a red and white zig zag pattern on the sweater. The bodice of the sweater has a square zig-zag design in red and white, with a round neckline edged in red crochet. The neckline fastens in the back with a button and loop closure. There is a keyhole opening at the back, fastened with a button of white plastic with gold colored edging. The sweater has long red sleeves with red and white checkered borders at the wrist. There are attached shoulder pads in the shoulders. The sweater waistband has a pattern of red and white checks that match the sleeves. The skirt is red with an elasticized waistband. It is A-line and knee-length with a deep hem. It has a white 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
sweaters
skirts
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
A2018.88.1.6.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5412c7aac-1971-42c9-8a61-cd427c9ad70e

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