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Woman's Professional Suit
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| Accession #: | 3658.3 |
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| Title: | Woman's Professional Suit |
| Object Type: | Suit |
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| Physical Description: | Wool jacket (a) of a camel color hound's-tooth pattern with a polyester blend lining and an unlined straight skirt (b) of the same material. |
| Description: | Janet Russell came from Portland to teach home economics in Spokane schools in 1947. Her impeccable wardrobe exhibited her professional skill and pride. As World War II drew to a close, designers incorporated into women's professional fashions the crisp look of military uniform designs, like broad businesslike shoulders and military-style details. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Geographical Reference: | San Francisco (National->California) |
| Materials/Techniques: |
wool (textile) (Material)
polyester (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Janet Russell, 1992 |
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