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Object number2007.139.2 a,b

Manufacturer Gervais

Date1923-1929

OriginNew York, NY

MediumSatin; Fabric; Metal

Credit LineGift of Cynthia Laughlin

DescriptionGray satin ensemble comprised of jacket and skirt. Grey satin jacket. Long-sleeved. Flat bows on cuffs. One pocket on each side. Long straight silhouette. Bow on mid-back, shoulder-level. Grey satin skirt. Straight on top and pleated and flared on lower section; bow between sections on proper left. Three metal snap buttons and two metal hooks on back.Dimensions(a) Width at shoulders: 16.5 ; Length: 37
(b) Width at waist: 14...at flat flare: 29 ; Length: 26.5
Marks(a)
Rectangular tag with green embroidery in collar has text "Gervais / IMPORTER / 408 MADISON AVE. / NEW YORK".
Historical Notes"Going away" suit (includes corsage, 2007.139.4) worn by Margaret Carnegie Perkins Laughlin. The suit is said to be part of Margaret's trousseau from her marriage to John Z. Speer Laughlin, of Jones & Laughlin fame; they were married between 1923-1929. Objects given to the donor Margaret Dury by Cynthia Laughlin, daughter of Margaret C. P. Laughlin and John Z. S. Laughlin, who lived across the street from donor in Edgeworth. Margaret C.P. Laughlin was the granddaughter of Thomas Carnegie (1843-1886), an instrumental executive in the Carnegie steel empire and only brother of Andrew Carnegie.

Previous owner Margaret Carnegie Perkins Laughlin

Related person Cynthia Laughlin

Related person John Z. Speer Laughlin

Related institution Carnegie Steel Company

Related institution Jones and Laughlin Steel Company

Related person Thomas Morrison Carnegie (1843 - 1886)

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