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Woman's coat
Designed by: Emile Pingat (French, active 1860–1896)
French
1890s
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet, trimmed with feathers, glass beads, and silk plain weave, silk damask (lining)
Dimensions
Center back: 76.8 cm (30 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E. Lee Perry
Accession Number2010.986
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's black velvet evening coat, heavily embroidered at front and back yoke with black glass beads in paisley pattern bordered by black ostrich feathers and long beaded fringe. Standing collar and cuffs trimmed with band of ruched black silk plain weave. Coat lined with purple/silver silk woven with floral pattern.
Label inside reads:
"Emile Pingat Rue Louise le Grande Paris"
Label inside reads:
"Emile Pingat Rue Louise le Grande Paris"
ProvenanceAbout 1890, purchased by Mrs. C. Phelps Dodge in Paris; by descent to Slocum "Cokie" Perry; 2010, gift of Perry to the MFA (Accession date: December 15, 2010)