Designed by
Frowick, Roy Halston, American, 1932 - 1990
Manufactured by
Bonwit Teller , American, 1895 - 2000
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
1966-2004
Medium
wool (hair)
Dimensions
H x W: 30 1/2 × 21 1/4 in. (77.5 × 54 cm)
Description
This is a Halston wool jacket worn by Etta Moten Barnett. It is a light blue jacket cut in a swing style with a wide and flaring hem and no fastenings. There are two slash front pockets. The lining is done in a cream-colored wool that also hems the rest of the jacket. Inside the neckline are two fabric tags. The top tag is white fabric with black text that reads “HALSTON.” The second tag is off-white with black text that reads “ BONWIT / TELLER.”
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
jackets
Topic
Activism
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Singers (Musicians)
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2022.13.1.25
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d9db7536-6777-480e-a9a7-0f32387b9c05

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