UCONN HISTORICAL COSTUME & TEXTILE COLLECTION




1965

Suit


Jade green 2-piece boucle wool suit; notched collar; single breasted; 3/4 sleeves; sealing wax buttons; slim skirt; silk lined. Excellent condition.

Beatrice Fox Auerbach forged a relationship with Jack Clarke that lasted through much of the 1960s. He was known for quality woolens and G. Fox & Co wanted to specialize in quality goods. Rena Koopman accompanied her Grandmother to Ireland and was very impressed with the mansion where he lived. She recalls being treated very well.


Provenance:
Auerbach, Beatrice Fox Hartford, CT.

Construction Label:
Jack Clarke, bought at G. Fox & Co. Hartford, CT Specialty Shop



1970C 1965.10