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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b8faecc5-9a7f-4e71-85cc-d55fea579858

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