- Designed by
- Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
- Created by
- Elena Braith, Ltd., American
- Date
- 1980s
- Medium
- gabardine with abalone shell
- Dimensions
- H x W (a: jacket): 28 × 24 in. (71.1 × 61 cm)
- H x W (b: skirt): 26 × 22 in. (66 × 55.9 cm)
- Description
- A purple gabardine skirt suit with abalone buttons and decorative cording. The hip-length jacket (a) features a center line of five, round abalone buttons, two classic welt pockets at the chest, center front darting, side pockets and two front flap pockets at the hips. The sleeves have a slight puff at the shoulder and there are three abalone buttons at each cuff. The pencil skirt has a single band at the waist, center front darting, a back zipper closure, and a slit at the back hem.
- Collection title
- Dr. Aziza Bey Fashion Archive
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- suits
- jackets
- skirts
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aziza Braithwaite Bey
- Object number
- A2021.94.1.9ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Dr. Aziza Bey
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




