suit jacket
Catalog Number
2001.80.56aDescription
a) Gray/green, wool, tweed, woman's, fitted, hip-length, suit jacket; lined in tan printed silk; long sleeves with slits and two buttons at cuffs; brown fox fur collar; closes in front with three, green buttons; button in front and at cuff do not match.b) 29" x 18.5" x .25" matching, calf-length suit skirt; two box type, kick pleats at each side; unlined; side zipper.Both garments show considerable wear, skirt has a rewoven hole in front.History
This item belonged to Hermina Bouwman Roossien. She was born in Borculo, MI on 5-15-1911. The 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Census show that Hermina was living in Holland, MI.Hermina married Alfred Roossien in Holland, MI on 3-7-1946. They lived at 345 East 7th Street in Holland, MI (1952, 1966 Holland city directories). Alfred worked for Hart and Cooley in Holland.