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Woman's coat
American
1910–20
Object Place: Boston, Ma
Medium/Technique
Jacquard-woven wool, silk velvet, silk cording, soda glass buttons, and silk satin lining
Dimensions
Center back: 115.6 cm (45 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Virginia P. Lee and Mrs. Helen P. Poole
Accession Number2007.965
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's opera coat fashioned out of an orange wool paisley shawl, with black velvet turn-back cuffs and a large falling collar, black silk satin lining, two black tassels under each sleeve, two black frog closures at center front, and rhinestone prisms on each sleeve. Labeled: "Puddington Boston Mass"
Provenance1909-1911, owned by Dr. Helen Louise Smith Story, who boarded at the home of the dressmaker, Ella M. Puddington, 5 Berwick Place, Boston; with Mrs. Helen P. Poole; by inheritance to the donor; 2007, gift to MFA (Accession date: December 12, 2007)