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Suede Skirt and Waistcoat
Suede Skirt and Waistcoat
Suede Skirt and Waistcoat

Suede Skirt and Waistcoat

Object NameSuit
Mediumsuede
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionPresented in 1999 by Margaret Carlaw.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS037501
About MeThis rich and sumptuous suede outfit, which was made by Wallace Sacks of London Ltd, typifies the revival in popularity and exploitation of natural materials such as suede and leather during the 1970s. It is displayed with a Laura Ashley frilled cotton blouse with an Edwardian style high neck.
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