Dust Coat
1905-1908 (made)
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Dust coats became fashionable in the early 20th century. They coincided with the rise of the open motor vehicle as they protected the wearer's clothes when travelling on dirt roads.
The distinctive jet black cuffs of stiffened satin strike a dramatic contrast with the natural silk of this example. The coat has a loose and unfitted style so that it could easily be worn over layers of clothes.
The distinctive jet black cuffs of stiffened satin strike a dramatic contrast with the natural silk of this example. The coat has a loose and unfitted style so that it could easily be worn over layers of clothes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tasar silk with satin and infills in floss silk and cord, trimmed with tulle and lace insertions |
| Brief description | Lady's duster coat in silk with lace insertions, possibly made in England or France, 1905-1908 |
| Physical description | Lady's duster coat in cream silk with black lace insertions. The distinctive jet black cuffs of stiffened satin strike a dramatic contrast against this natural silk duster style coat. Undyed tasar silk with satin cuffs and vermicular infills in cream floss silk and cord. Trimmed with tulle. |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs B. White |
| Object history | Registered File number 1987/1617. |
| Summary | Dust coats became fashionable in the early 20th century. They coincided with the rise of the open motor vehicle as they protected the wearer's clothes when travelling on dirt roads. The distinctive jet black cuffs of stiffened satin strike a dramatic contrast with the natural silk of this example. The coat has a loose and unfitted style so that it could easily be worn over layers of clothes. |
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| Accession number | T.333-1987 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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