Not currently on display at the V&A

Coat

ca. 1963 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Short coat made of black brocaded silk. Double breasted, fastened with 6 buttons in the form of a daisy (diamantés and pearls). Cross over collar, long raglan sleeves, box pleat at the back with a belt passed through the pleats, and tied with a diamanté button.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
machine stitched brocaded silk and diamanté buttons
Physical description
Short coat made of black brocaded silk. Double breasted, fastened with 6 buttons in the form of a daisy (diamantés and pearls). Cross over collar, long raglan sleeves, box pleat at the back with a belt passed through the pleats, and tied with a diamanté button.
Dimensions
  • Length: 104cm
  • Width: 53cm
Production typeHaute couture
Marks and inscriptions
"Givenchy/Paris" (1) Makers's mark; back of neck; machine embroidery)
Credit line
Given by Miss Isabel Moss
Collection
Accession number
T.823-2000

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Record createdJanuary 24, 2001
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