Evening coat
The dramatic silhouette of this evening coat combines references to 1830s sleeve styling and that of the 17th-century cavalier to great effect. The garment belonged to Barbara Cushing Mortimer "Babe" Paley, an American socialite known for her great sense of style.
The donor, Barbara Luntey, was secretary to Babe Paley.
The donor, Barbara Luntey, was secretary to Babe Paley.
Artwork Details
- Title: Evening coat
- Design House: Elizabeth Arden (American, founded 1908)
- Designer: Antonio del Castillo (Spanish, Madrid 1908–1984)
- Date: ca. 1950
- Culture: American
- Medium: silk, leather
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Luntey in memory of Beverly Luntey, 2002
- Object Number: 2009.300.605a, b
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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