Powder blue suit with caplet, ca. 1950

Contributed by Maine Historical Society

Powder blue suit with caplet, ca. 1950

Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.

Description

A three piece powder-blue suit, from the late 1940s or early 1950s, includes a dress, belt and caplet. Scalloped edges on the collar and the front of the dress create special detailing. The dress sleeves fasten with three snaps at each wrist. A matching removable cape and belt completes the ensemble.

The presence of shoulder pads is more a hallmark of the 1940s rather than the 1950s, but the skirt's silhouette evokes a later feel. The wool and rayon ensemble is associated with Lucille Atkinson Baker (1892-1976), an author and lecturer on East Asian culture.

View/Add Comments


About This Item

  • Title: Powder blue suit with caplet, ca. 1950
  • Creation Date: circa 1950
  • Subject Date: circa 1950
  • Media: wool, rayon, metal
  • Dimensions: 116.8 cm x 86.4 cm
  • Local Code: 1993.300.652 a-c
  • Collection: Costume collection
  • Object Type: Physical Object

Cross Reference Searches

Standardized Subject Headings

People

Other Keywords


For more information about this item, contact:

Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.

How to cite content on this site


Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.