Black and silver cardigan and skirt ensemble by Gene Bailey

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

This is a two-piece ensemble consisting of a black and silver cardigan and a silver skirt. The cardigan has long sleeves and a black crocheted V-neckline. The edges and hem of the cardigan are also crocheted in black. It fastens up the front with four black plastic buttons and one snap fastener. The cardigan has a black background with a silver abstract feathery pattern across it. Inside the back of the neckline there is a white fabric tag with black text that reads "GENE BAILEY." There are attached shoulder pads in the shoulders. The silver skirt is a straight, knee-length skirt. It has an elasticized waistband with several small gathers at the waist. Inside the back of the waistband there is a white fabric tag with black text that reads "GENE BAILEY."

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