Evening Coat
1939-1940 (made)
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Long evening coat in black and red lamé brocade. The sleeves are joined together by a pleated back yoke, which also forms a stand away collar. The coat has a fitted bodice and flared skirt of complex panel structure. It is open at the front with a cut away curved hem.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 9 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Lamé brocade |
| Brief description | Evening coat of lamé brocade, designed by Charles James, New York, 1939-1940. |
| Physical description | Long evening coat in black and red lamé brocade. The sleeves are joined together by a pleated back yoke, which also forms a stand away collar. The coat has a fitted bodice and flared skirt of complex panel structure. It is open at the front with a cut away curved hem. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Charles James |
| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971
386B |
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| Accession number | T.275:1 to 9-1974 |
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| Record created | September 18, 2007 |
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