Shirtwaist collar on soft dressmaker coat

Title

Shirtwaist collar on soft dressmaker coat

Contributor Names

Alexander, Pearl Levy (Designer)

André (Firm) (Creator)

Date

1940-12-30

Season

Spring/Summer

Description

Image includes small sketch of back of garment.

Interesting accents on this coat include rows of epaulet-like braid at the shoulders, and a "Mobius strip" waist fastening with an "infinity sign" shape achieved with a twist in its fabric. Note how the artist skillfully uses white highlights to suggest the softness of the coat's material.

Printed on image: "André fashions" "designed by Pearl Alexander" "André 570 - 7th Ave. New York City Dec. 30, 1940"

Type

Still Image

Drawings (visual works)

Apparel Type

Womenswear

Coats (garments)

Headgear

Rights

Copyright Not Evaluated

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Identifier

FIT Repository ID: nypl_2003835

Legacy NYPL ID: HH 837

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