| Accession #: |
3976.103 |
| Title: |
Woman's Halter and Pants Suit with Scarf, 1930s |
| Object Type: |
Suit |
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| Physical Description: |
Halter and trouser ensemble. Black pants, red halter top, and multicolored scarf. |
| Description: |
Female fashions of the 1930s aimed to preserve feminism's hard-won victories, while rediscovering subtle, reassuring elegance exuded by Hollywood stars. The flattened contours of the previous decade gave way to a new emphasis on the female body, restoring the waistline to its natural position. Youthful clothing like this halter and pantsuit emphasize the ideal combination: thin, toned, sporty bodies with a renewed appreciation for the bust. |
| Category: |
Textiles |
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| Credit Line: |
Gift of Diana Bolch, 2001 |
