Evening Coat
August 1962 (designed)
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T.34-1974. The coat is made from pink floral matelasse; it is full length and flared and shaped from the shoulder with three quarter length kimono sleeves and narrow band collar. It has ten covered buttons and large pockets.
T.34A&B-1974. The shoes of the same material as the coat, have slightly painted toes with a low heel. made by Rene Mancini of Paris.
T.34A&B-1974. The shoes of the same material as the coat, have slightly painted toes with a low heel. made by Rene Mancini of Paris.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Matelasse |
| Brief description | Evening coat ensemble and shoes, pink matelasse, Balenciaga, August 1962 |
| Physical description | T.34-1974. The coat is made from pink floral matelasse; it is full length and flared and shaped from the shoulder with three quarter length kimono sleeves and narrow band collar. It has ten covered buttons and large pockets. T.34A&B-1974. The shoes of the same material as the coat, have slightly painted toes with a low heel. made by Rene Mancini of Paris. |
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| Production type | Haute couture |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Paul Mellon |
| Object history | Worn and given by Mrs Paul Mellon. Multi-billionaire philanthropist, art connoisseur and administrator of a 3rd generation American empire Paul Mellon married Rachel Lambert Lloyd, known affectionately as 'Bunny', in 1948. This union lasted until his death at the age of 91 in 1999. Bunny Mellon was an integral part of her husband's efforts as a collector and staunch supporter of his charitable works. Bunny Mellon was a great friend of Jacqueline Kennedy, and designed the Rose Garden for the White House. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971
no.25 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.34-1974 |
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| Record created | March 7, 2005 |
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