DANDY reefer coat with detachable tiered cape

Title

DANDY reefer coat with detachable tiered cape

Contributor Names

Alexander, Pearl Levy (Designer)

André (Firm) (Creator)

Date

1941-02-03

Season

Spring/Summer

Description

Includes small sketch of back view of garment.

Printed on image: "designed by Pearl Alexander" "ANDRE' 570 - 7th Ave. New York City[.] Feb. 3, 1941"

The layer-shouldered cape of this coat suggests a "redingote" (riding coat) of the early 1800s. The small, buckle-accented hat adds to the "Regency" look.

Type

Still Image

Drawings (visual works)

Apparel Type

Womenswear

Coats (garments)

Hats

Capes (outerwear)

Rights

Copyright Not Evaluated

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Identifier

FIT Repository ID: nypl_2003917

Legacy NYPL ID: RR 940

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