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Suit

Design House Elizabeth Arden American
Designer Antonio del Castillo Spanish
ca. 1948
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Suit
  • Design House: Elizabeth Arden (American, founded 1908)
  • Designer: Antonio del Castillo (Spanish, Madrid 1908–1984)
  • Date: ca. 1948
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Wool
    a. Jacket: Hip-length; fitted with peplum; double-breasted; notch lapel; turn back cuffs; two angled mock pockets at bust
    b. Skirt: Knee-length; straight
  • Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. R. L. Gilpatric, 1960
  • Object Number: 2009.300.7109a, b
  • Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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