Woman’s Jacket

Probably Birmingham, Alabama

About 1925

  • Titles Woman's Jacket (Descriptive)
  • Medium velvet, satin
  • Dimensions 25 in. (63.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Ms. Winifred Mary Gilb, 1985.178
  • Work Type jacket
  • Classification Costume

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