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Gilbert Adrian
Woman's Capemid-1940s

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Full-length reddish-brown cape in smooth fabric displayed on a hanger, with collarless neckline, arm slits, and terracotta-orange lining visible at the opening

Gilbert Adrian, Adrian, Woman's Cape, mid-1940s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of David Weisz, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Gilbert Adrian
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1903-1959
Design House
Adrian
United States, California, Los Angeles, founded 1942
Title
Woman's Cape
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
mid-1940s
Medium
Wool plain weave, fulled, and rayon plain weave (faille)
Dimensions
Center back length: 46 5/8 in. (118.43 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of David Weisz
Accession Number
M.70.61.19
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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