Suit Comprising Tweed Cape And Skirt, Belt And Black Knit Blouse — Vera Huppe Maxwell

Suit comprising tweed cape and skirt, belt and black knit blouse

1969 Vera Huppe Maxwell tweed cape & skirt suit. Classic American sportswear design featuring Scottish tweed, black knit, & leather belt. A stylish vintage piece.


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Ensemble of black, white, and tan Scottish tweed. A: Oval, knee-length cape with round neckline and collar; slits at side front for arms; two large patch pockets; five button closure. B: A-line, above-knee length skirt; natural waistline; side front zipper at proper left. C: Separate black leather belt with gold chain and six medallions hanging from it; fits across center front; snap closure at center back. D: Black wool knit blouse, fitted with seams along apex; small stand up collar; long sleeves; tucked into skirt; back closing. Label affixed to hanging loops in skirt: Vera Maxwell.