Evening Coat
ca. 1937 (made)
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Full length evening coat-dress of bronze grosgrain. It has long sleeves gathered at the shoulders, a high collarless neckline, a tight bodice and a long flaring skirt trained from a low waisted back. It is lined with brown silk and fastens with a centre-front metal zip which runs almost down to the feet. There is additional stiffening at the centre back hips suggesting a bustle.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Grosgrain lined with silk |
| Brief description | Evening coat-dress of grosgrain, designed by Victor Stiebel, London, ca. 1937 |
| Physical description | Full length evening coat-dress of bronze grosgrain. It has long sleeves gathered at the shoulders, a high collarless neckline, a tight bodice and a long flaring skirt trained from a low waisted back. It is lined with brown silk and fastens with a centre-front metal zip which runs almost down to the feet. There is additional stiffening at the centre back hips suggesting a bustle. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'VICTOR STIEBEL, 22 BRUTON ST., BERKELEY SQUARE, LONDON' (Label inside coat) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs M Webster |
| Object history | Probably a hostess gown or dinner dress rather than a coat, as does not open fully down front |
| Production | Designed by Victor Stiebel, 22 Bruton St, Berkeley Square, London |
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| Accession number | T.212-1976 |
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| Record created | July 9, 2007 |
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