Coat
ca. 1937
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'Indian' suit worn by G H Elliott. 'Choga' coat of gold art satin, the cuffs, front and upper sleeves decorated with woven and lace gold braids. Fixed at the left shoulder are festoons of plaited and opped gold cords ending in aiglets. Down the front is fixed a panel of bright shocking pink satin, simulating an undertunic of the same length as the coat. Lined with bright yellow gold cotton.
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| Brief description | 'Choga' coat of gold art satin worn by G H Elliott, ca. 1937 |
| Physical description | 'Indian' suit worn by G H Elliott. 'Choga' coat of gold art satin, the cuffs, front and upper sleeves decorated with woven and lace gold braids. Fixed at the left shoulder are festoons of plaited and opped gold cords ending in aiglets. Down the front is fixed a panel of bright shocking pink satin, simulating an undertunic of the same length as the coat. Lined with bright yellow gold cotton. |
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| Accession number | S.149-1988 |
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| Record created | May 14, 2004 |
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