Bias cut plaid cape

Title

Bias cut plaid cape

Contributor Names

Alexander, Pearl Levy (Designer)

André (Firm) (Creator)

Date

1941-01-06

Season

Spring/Summer

Description

"Bias" refers to how the pattern runs horizontally/vertically on the front panel and yoke, but diagonally on the sleeves, pockets and back sections. Note the pockets, positioned right under the slits where the arms pass through the cape's front.

Written on image: "Note how cloth is cut so that material falls on the bias at the side and in the back." "designed by Pearl Alexander" "André 570 - 7th Ave. New York City Jan 6, 1941"

Image includes small sketch of back of garment.

Type

Still Image

Drawings (visual works)

Apparel Type

Womenswear

Capes (outerwear)

Hats

Suits (main garments)

Jackets (short coats)

Skirts (garments)

Rights

Copyright Not Evaluated

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Identifier

FIT Repository ID: nypl_2003975

Legacy NYPL ID: II 848

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