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Don Loper
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Coat)mid-1950s

Not on view
Full-length black satin coat with cap sleeves and wide circular hem, open front revealing caramel-brown chevron panels, worn over a dark brown floral damask gown, displayed on a hanger
Full-length gown displayed on a hanger, bronze-brown damask fabric with an allover floral woven pattern, fitted bodice with short sleeves, pleated skirt flaring to a full floor-length silhouette.
Full-length black satin coat or robe displayed on a hanger, open front revealing a tan/caramel lining, with short cap sleeves and a dramatic flared skirt.
Designer
Don Loper
United States, Ohio, Toledo, active California, Los Angeles, 1906-1972
Design House
Don Loper
United States, California, Los Angeles, active mid-20th century
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Coat)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
mid-1950s
Medium
Coat: Silk satin, silk plain weave (taffeta); Dress: nylon lace and silk plain weave (taffeta)
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 52 1/2 in. (133.35 cm) Center back length (Coat): 63 in. (160.02 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Bob Hope
Accession Number
CR.368.66-1a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles