Full length cape with cord at shoulders and openings

Title

Full length cape with cord at shoulders and openings

Contributor Names

Alexander, Pearl Levy (Designer)

André (Firm) (Creator)

Date

1940-12-16

Season

Spring/Summer

Description

Cord detailing lends this coat a military aspect. The cords at the shoulders suggest epaulets, while those running down the front to the armholes suggest the loops of braid worn looped over and under the shoulder (an "aguilette") of a staff officer.

"Image includes small sketch of back of garment. It's interesting to speculate on how the fastening at the neck would work, as it appears to be two cords, one crossing the other, with the means of joining hidden inside the cape."

Written on image: "Cord outlines pleat and opening through which hand may pass." "Designed by Pearl Alexander" "André 570 - 7th Ave. New York City Dec. 16, 1940"

Type

Still Image

Drawings (visual works)

Apparel Type

Womenswear

Capes (outerwear)

Hats

Rights

Copyright Not Evaluated

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Identifier

FIT Repository ID: nypl_2003969

Legacy NYPL ID: DD 798

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