Sheepskin, fingertip-length coat, D.B.
Fashion Design
c.1960 (designed)
c.1960 (designed)
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| Place of origin |
This is a fashion design showing a woman wearing a sheepskin coat, described on the design as a 'sheepskin, finger-tip length coat', by Marjorie Field for the haute couture firm of Field Rhoades which was registered in the London street directories at 77, South Audley Street, London, W1 for the years 1948 to 1949. A small design displays the back of the coat. The woman is depicted wearing a skirt, fur boots, mittens, and a headscarf. The design is inscribed with instructions on how to make the sleeves of the sheepskin coat. The initials in the bottom right corner are those of Marjorie Field Rhoades which was her married name after 1945.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Sheepskin, fingertip-length coat, D.B. (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil, pen and ink, red ballpoint pen and wash on paper |
| Brief description | Fashion design for sheepskin jacket and skirt by Marjorie Field, London, late 1950s |
| Physical description | Fashion design of a woman in a sheepskin jacket and skirt in pencil, pen and ink and wash with inscriptions in red ballpoint pen. A small design at bottom right shows the back of the sheepskin jacket. |
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| Production type | Haute couture |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by Paul Williamson |
| Object history | The provenance can be traced back to Gwen Mandley, an artist who was a friend of the designer, Marjorie Field. |
| Production | The haute couture firm Field Rhoades was registered in the London street directories at 77, South Audley Street, London W1 for the years 1948 to 1949. Reason For Production: Retail |
| Summary | This is a fashion design showing a woman wearing a sheepskin coat, described on the design as a 'sheepskin, finger-tip length coat', by Marjorie Field for the haute couture firm of Field Rhoades which was registered in the London street directories at 77, South Audley Street, London, W1 for the years 1948 to 1949. A small design displays the back of the coat. The woman is depicted wearing a skirt, fur boots, mittens, and a headscarf. The design is inscribed with instructions on how to make the sleeves of the sheepskin coat. The initials in the bottom right corner are those of Marjorie Field Rhoades which was her married name after 1945. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.451-2005 |
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| Record created | March 23, 2006 |
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