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Suit

Object number2017.68.23 a-c

OriginChina

MediumFabric; Plastic; Elastic

Credit LineGift of Jennifer Busia

DescriptionThree-piece silver-gray fabric suit consisting of jacket, vest, and pants. Vest has decorative black piping.DimensionsHeight x Width (a - width between shoulder seams): 31.375 × 17.75 in. (79.7 × 45.1 cm)
Height x Width (b -width at bottom): 26.5 × 29 in. (67.3 × 73.7 cm)
Height x Width (c - width at waist): 41.5 × 15 in. (105.4 × 38.1 cm)
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the life and career of Sophie Masloff. Sophie had this suit specially made on a visit to China and wore it many times afterwards. Sophie Friedman (1917-2014) was born in the Hill District and attended Fifth Avenue High School. She became a clerk at the County Court in 1938 and worked there until 1976, the year she was elected to the City Council. She became Mayor in 1988 when she was president of the City Council and Richard Caliguiri died in office, making her next in line. She won the election in 1989 making her the first woman and Jew to hold the office. She declined to run again and retired in 1994. In 2000 and 2004 she served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

Previous owner Sophie Masloff (1917 - 2014)

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