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Gilbert Adrian
Woman's Coatcirca 1950

Not on view
Gold and black brocade evening coat with wide elbow-length sleeves, black velvet collar, and three spherical gold buttons down the center front
Close-up of gold brocade textile with an interlacing wave pattern, featuring a single domed metal button engraved with floral motifs at center.
Designer
Gilbert Adrian
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1903-1959
Design House
Adrian
United States, California, Los Angeles, founded 1942
Title
Woman's Coat
Place Made
United States, California, Los Angeles
Date Made
circa 1950
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread double cloth weave (matelassé), silk velvet, metal buttons
Dimensions
Center back length: 37 1/2 in. (95.25 cm)
Credit Line
Costume and Textiles Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
M.2016.208.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles