Loose coat with sloping shoulders

Title

Loose coat with sloping shoulders

Contributor Names

Alexander, Pearl Levy (Designer)

André (Firm) (Creator)

Date

1941-02-17

Season

Spring/Summer

Description

Image includes small sketch of back of garment.

Printed on image: "André Fashions" "Designed by Pearl Alexander" "ANDRE' 570 - 7th Avenue New York City Feb. 17, 1941"

Written in red pencil on image, next to an arrow pointing at the collar: "white caracul". Caracul (also "karakul") is a heavy pile fabric, woven in imitation of Persian lamb.

Coat has a "raglan sleeve" (sleeve coming to a point at the shoulder) in the front, with a normal sleeve attachment in back. The material of the body of the coat is shirred (gathered and sewn) where it joins the sleeve at the shoulder seam in front.

Type

Still Image

Drawings (visual works)

Apparel Type

Womenswear

Coats (garments)

Hats

Rights

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Identifier

FIT Repository ID: nypl_2003934

Legacy NYPL ID: UU 959

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