Dorothy Work Jacket

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Oversized traditional work jacket, in vibrant prints and colors. Each Jacket is a unique and one of a kind piece due to the nature of the fabric weaving. This piece is made from we st African Baule fabric which is woven into strips and then meticulously stitched together. Any imperfections are a part of the process. Combined with a stretch denim fabric and cotton Akara trim. Can be worn as a jacket or shirt, overshirt, or shacket. DRY CLEAN ONLY measurements when flat: Shoulder to shoulder- 21" Pit to Pit- 28" Pit to hem-19" Top of shoulder to sleeve hem- 25 1/2" Dorothy Lee Bolden: was the founder of the National Domestic Worker's Union of America and worked to fight for women's rights a living wage, and bringing segregation to an end. Bolden began working as a domestic worker at the age of nine. She would eventually utilize her past experiences to form the Domestic Worker's Union in Atlanta Georgia Show more