Walking suit

Clothes for Women

Inventory number
2025.12.8.4ac.CW.SU.C1914.US
Description
A navy velvet with fur triple-piece walking suit, that consists of a hip-length longsleeved bodice asymmetrically closed with 14 hinged loops and covered buttons, a side-fastened band collar and a second turn-down collar trimmed with bright brown marten fur; and an ankle-length sheath skirt. The hem of the bodice, the sleeve bottoms and the skirt hem are edged with marten fur. Has a separate wide velvet sash that is fastened with three covered buttons on each side.
Materials
Velvet
Marten fur
Origin
circa 1914 USA

Exhibition History
• 2025.12.12–2026.04.18. ‘Fashion inspired by Cold. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Palanga Resort museum, Lithuania.