Military cape with layered "epaulets" at shoulders

Title

Military cape with layered "epaulets" at shoulders

Contributor Names

Alexander, Pearl Levy (Designer)

André (Firm) (Creator)

Date

1940-12-23

Season

Spring/Summer

Description

"Image includes small sketch of back of garment. Note the economical use of lines in this simple but beautiful drawing! The cape and hat, and even the model's face and hair, are suggested with a few deft pen and brush strokes. "

This simply-cut design with 3-layered "epaulets" at the shoulders looks like something that would have been worn by an army or navy officer in the 17- or 1800s. The addition of the hat gives the ensemble a Napoleonic feel.

Written on image: "designed by Pearl Alexander" "André 570 - 7th Ave. New York City Dec. 23, 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_2003970

Legacy NYPL ID: EE 807

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