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Woman's evening coat
Emile Pingat (French, active 1860–1896)
French
about 1885
Place of Creation: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Wool twill brocaded with metallic threads, applied metallic braid; wool plain weave; quilted silk satin lining, feather trim
Dimensions
Center front: 139.7 cm (55 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Mrs. Horatio Appleton Lamb
Accession Number52.1146
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEvening coat of heavy black wool twill brocaded with gold in serpentine lines, cuffed arm holes, fronts and cuffs of black broadcloth, yoke and cuffs embroidered with black silk and gold braid, lined throughout with yellow and white figured quilted satin, neck, front, and cuff edges finished with black ostrich feathers; woven label in neck: Emile Pingat, 30 Rue Louis Le Grand, Paris
InscriptionsWoven label in neck: Emile Pingat, 30 Rue Louis Le Grand, Paris