Suit, woman's

Object number2005.36.3 a-d

Retailer Joseph Horne Company (1849 - 1994)

Date1948

MediumCotton; Plastic

Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Smith

DescriptionOff-white two-piece suit consisting of a single breasted long sleeve blazer and skirt.Dimensionsa) L: 22.5"
b) L: 30" Waist: 25"
c) L: 8"
MarksCloth label, inside, right proper near bottom: "Kohinoor/VAT DYED SANFORIZED/[in script] Tailored by [in print] KOLBERT"
Historical NotesMargaret (Peggy) M. Cary wore this suit under her graducation gown during her 1948 graduation from Wheaton College. Peggy was from Mt. Lebanon and majored in Chemistry. She purchased the suit at Horne's Dept. Store. Graduates were told to wear white garments beneath their graduation gowns.

Previous owner Margaret M. Cary

Related institution Wheaton College

Related institution Joseph Horne Company (1849 - 1994)

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