Brown Evening Jacket
Dressmaker
Helen Bagrie
(Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born 1874)
Date1928 - 1935
Object NameJacket
Mediumsilk velvet
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsBust: 84cm
Waist: 72cm
Back Length: 46cm
Waist: 72cm
Back Length: 46cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1975 by Ms Muriel Keir.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011160
Keywords
This elegant ensemble dates to 1928 - 1935 and was made by Helen Bagrie of Union Street, Aberdeen. During the 30s and 40s little velvet jackets like this one were often teamed with dresses of softer delicate material such as chiffon, silk or georgette.
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A shot silk velvet jacket by Helen Bagrie of Aberdeen, here teamed with a lemon dress overlain with brown georgette.
1930s