Designed by
Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
Date
1970-1995
Medium
synthetic fiber, polyurethane and wood
Dimensions
H x W (cardigan): 26 3/8 × 18 7/8 in. (67 × 48 cm)
H x W (skirt): 31 1/8 × 11 7/16 in. (79 × 29 cm)
Description
This is a two piece knit ensemble consisting of a cardigan and a skirt. The ensemble is knit with multiple threads of green, pink and black, creating a marled effect. The cardigan also has rows of vertical black crochet stripes three inches apart, as well as a stripe of this crochet around the neckline. The cardigan has a round neckline and is fastened up the front with six black wood buttons. There is also a metal snap at the bottom of cardigan. The cardigan has a matching drawstring through the bottom hem. It is long sleeved with the sleeves terminating in narrow cuffs. On the inside of the collar there is a white fabric tag with black text that reads “GENE BAILEY.” There are attached shoulder pads in the shoulders. The matching calf-length A-line skirt has a drop waist consisting of a wide yoke of elasticized knit. The skirt has a pattern of raised ridges running vertically the length of the skirt. Inside the back of the waistband is 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
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
A2018.88.1.9.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bf1ded46-0436-4075-a96a-92c394dbae4e

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