Evening coat
A sense of volume is used to give this evening coat the look of grandeur and importance, which were hallmarks of the Belle Époque. The huge sleeves with their gauntlet cuffs are an outstanding feature. The coat was probably made in France for B. Altman & Co., which was one of the grand department stores of the period.
Artwork Details
- Title: Evening coat
- Department Store: B. Altman & Co. (American, 1865–1990)
- Date: ca. 1905
- Culture: American
- Medium: wool, silk, linen
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. J. Luchene, 1941
- Object Number: 2009.300.3023
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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