Shirtwaist-style coat with tight pleats on front of bodice and hips

Title

Shirtwaist-style coat with tight pleats on front of bodice and hips

Contributor Names

Alexander, Pearl Levy (Designer)

André (Firm) (Creator)

Date

1941-02-17

Season

Spring/Summer

Description

Printed on image: "André Fashions" "SHIRTWAIST COAT[.] Pleats are released below hips in front" "designed by Pearl Alexander" "ANDRE' 570 - 7th Ave. New York City Feb. 17, 1941"

Image contains small sketch of back of garment.

This coat has the tight bodice, wide collar, pleated front and full sleeves of a shirtwaist. The pleats are "released" (left unsewn) below the hips to let the coat's skirt swing freely.

Type

Still Image

Drawings (visual works)

Apparel Type

Womenswear

Coats (garments)

Hats

Rights

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Identifier

FIT Repository ID: nypl_2003937

Legacy NYPL ID: VV 962

nypl-id: 2003937

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