Fitted coat with wide wing lapels, ornamental fastener at waist and shirred skirt

Title

Fitted coat with wide wing lapels, ornamental fastener at waist and shirred skirt

Contributor Names

Alexander, Pearl Levy (Designer)

André (Firm) (Creator)

Date

1940-10-28

Season

Spring/Summer

Description

Use of the term "plastron" which is defined as "breastplate" suggests a military motif. Includes back view.

Printed on Image: "Wing plastron front of skirt is shirred to give front fullness."

Printed on image: "Designed by Pearl Alexander" "André 570 7th Ave. New York City"

Type

Still Image

Drawings (visual works)

Apparel Type

Womenswear

Coats (garments)

Headgear

Rights

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Identifier

FIT Repository ID: nypl_2015784

Legacy NYPL ID: P 654

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