A little background information on these exquisite examples of Native American culture…

Known as the “Unconquered People,” the Seminoles are descendants of just 300 Native Americans that managed to elude being captured by the US Army, and are the only Native Americans who weren’t forced into a peace treaty with the US. After being forced out of their native lands, they stood tough in the state of Florida and merged together with existing tribes. Each separate pattern in the patchwork rows is supposed to signify an important family lineage, celebrating their family histories. Starting in approximately the late 1930’s to the early 1940’s, the Seminoles were creating similar pieces to sell to tourists that visited the Florida swamplands.

Info:
♥ Circa: Unknown
♥ Label: None, handmade
♥ Color: Multi
♥ Material: Cotton
♥ Condition: Good vintage condition. Both pieces have all over fade, so the black is not as vivid as it once was. Skirt has some lighter age spots, mostly prominent on waist band with a few falling in the skirt area. Skirt also has some crude stitching at waistband near hook closures.

Details:
♥ Seminole set, reminiscent of the Seminole sets produced prominently in the 50s. See one we have previously sold here: https://cannedhamvintage.com/suits-sets/rare-1950s-seminole-native-american-patchwork-skirt-amp-jacket-set
♥ Black cotton with multicolored patchwork designs
♥ Full skirt, with looser fitting jacket
♥ Jacket has no closures
♥ Skirt closes with metal hook and eyes at waistband. There is an open area underneath that lays flat, but a snap or hook can be added to close it completely.
♥ Wear together or separate!

Measurements:
Jacket-
Bust: free, 50”+
Waist: free, 48”+
Hips: 43”
Length: 28.5”
Sleeve Length: 20”

Skirt-
Waist: 28”
Hips: free
Length: 30.5”

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All garments are measured flat, then doubled for the bust, waist, and hips.
Every item is in vintage condition, with any flaws listed in the description. Please keep in mind slight signs of wear at times are inevitable, but we do our best to list and photograph any that we find.

Condition Chart:
Mint: As new, with absolutely no flaws or wear.
Excellent: Used, with no noticeable flaws.
Very Good: Used, with minor flaws, no repairs needed.
Good: Visible wear, minor flaws and/or optional repairs needed.
Fair: Numerous flaws, repairs needed, fragile.
Poor: Extensive damage. For display or study only.
****Chart provided courtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild. Use or display does not require or imply VFG membership.