Mandarin coat

Title

Mandarin coat

Contributor Names

Alexander, Pearl Levy (Designer)

André (Firm) (Creator)

Date

1940-12-02

Season

Spring/Summer

Description

Coat with front fullness and sash tie at waist. Blouse-like bodice with horizontal band detail on kimono-style sleeve. Includes back view.

Printed on image: "Slot seam pocket and on sleeves with contrasting color underneath."

Printed on image: "designed by Pearl Alexander" "André" "570 - 7th Ave. New York City"

"Turban gathered into a topknot fastened with bone pins, in style adapted from ancient Chinese/Japanese women's hairstyles."

Type

Still Image

Drawings (visual works)

Apparel Type

Womenswear

Coats (garments)

Hats

Rights

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Identifier

FIT Repository ID: nypl_2003780

Legacy NYPL ID: Y 748

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