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Woman's evening coat
Emile Pingat (French, active 1860–1896)
French
about 1885
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Wool twill brocaded with metal (gold) threads, quilted silk satin lining
Dimensions
Center front: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Mrs. Horatio Appleton Lamb
Accession Number52.1145
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionAn evening mantle of white wool twill brocaded with gold in design of sunburst with cloaded center, hooked down entire center front length, sleeves incorporated with side back, back fitted to waistline with fullness below in deep box pleats, lined throughout with pink quilted satin; originally trimmed with fur or eiderdown (now missing); woven in yellow threads on label sewn in neck: "Emile Pingat/ 30 Rue Louis le Grand/ PARIS"
InscriptionsWoven in yellow threads on label sewn in neck: "Emile Pingat/ 30 Rue Louis le Grand/ PARIS"