Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Suit |
Common Name |
Jacket |
Catalog Number |
2001.50.1 |
Date |
ca. 1985 |
Material(s) |
Leather/Synthetic |
Dimensions |
H-29 W-17 inches |
Description |
This is the jacket to a woman's black suede suit (pairs with 2001.50.2 skirt); It is designed to fall at the hip. The jacket is single breasted with a center opening and two covered buttons. The fold down collar has wide high notched lapels. A waist pocket is located on each side. The interior is fully lined in black acetate or other synthetic. |
Notes |
This suit was worn by Senator Georgia Montgomery Powers (October 19, 1923 – January 30, 2016), the first African American and the first woman to be elected to the Kentucky Senate. She served from January 1968 to January 1989 as a Democrat. Throughout her tenure, Powers championed African Americans, women, children, the poor, and people with disabilities. Senator Powers was known for her suede suits and had many of them in different colors. She liked them because they didn't wrinkle and were easy to care for. |
Collection |
Georgia M. Powers Collection |
People |
Powers, Georgia Montgomery Davis, 1923-2016 |
Subjects |
Suits (Clothing) Women Politicians Minorities Senators |
Search Terms |
Kentucky Congress Louisville (Ky.) Frankfort (Ky.) Kentucky |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |