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Woman's "Pyramid" coat
Charles James (American (born in England), 1906–1978)
American
about 1946
Medium/Technique
Wool broadcloth, silk satin lining
Dimensions
Center back length: 46 in (116.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Peggy Spiegel
Accession Number2000.1011
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMaroon wool broadcloth coat with arc'd empire waist, small pointed collar, back "v" yoke, flared street-length skirt, lined with black silk satin, fitted with inner waistband. No label
ProvenancePurchased by Peggy Spiegel from Charles James, 1947; gift of Peggy Spiegel to MFA, December 13, 2000
CopyrightReproduced with permission.