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1930-1939 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This suit sums up 1930s elegance with its sleek lines, nipped-in waist and pleated skirt. Tailor-made outfits were practical yet smart and well suited to town or country wear. Designers created the most fashionable models. Here Molyneux has attached the silk blouse to the skirt to reduce bulk and create a stylish dress when the jacket is removed.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Dress
Materials and techniques
Wool and silk
Brief description
Jacket and dress of wool with silk, designed by Edward Molyneux, Paris, 1930-1939.
Physical description
Jacket and dress in a claret colour. The blouse is attached to the skirt to reduce bulk and create a stylish dress when the jacket is removed.
Dimensions
  • Jacket and dress weight: 1.6kg
Summary
This suit sums up 1930s elegance with its sleek lines, nipped-in waist and pleated skirt. Tailor-made outfits were practical yet smart and well suited to town or country wear. Designers created the most fashionable models. Here Molyneux has attached the silk blouse to the skirt to reduce bulk and create a stylish dress when the jacket is removed.
Collection
Accession number
T.375&A-1988

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Record createdMarch 18, 2005
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