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Woman's evening coat

Designed by: Jean-Charles Worth (French, 1881–1962)
For: House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
French
1910–20
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique Silk velvet; silk satin collar, cuffs, and lining
Dimensions 129.54 cm (51 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. William B. Gannett
Accession Number1997.169
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCoral pink velvet evening coat with cream silk satin collar and cuffs, coral pink silk satin lining. Loose kimono shape gathered in back and secured with pink corded velvet rosette; rosette also at front opening. Label: "Worth", couture stamp (on reverse) no. 24061.
Provenance1997, gift of William B. Gannett to the MFA. (Accession date: September 17, 1997)