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Elsa Schiaparelli
Woman's Coat1954

Not on view
Full-length ivory cape, possibly silk, covered in an allover pattern of large circular black appliqué medallions with scalloped edges and scrollwork cutwork detail, with a teal lining visible at the hem

Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli, Neiman Marcus, Woman's Coat, 1954, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Joy Van Ronkel, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Elsa Schiaparelli
Italy, active France, 1890-1973
Design House
Schiaparelli
France, Paris, 1927-1954
Label
Neiman Marcus
United States, Texas, Dallas, founded 1907
Title
Woman's Coat
Place Made
France, Paris
Date Made
1954
Medium
Cut and voided silk velvet on silk plain weave (taffeta) ground, mother of pearl button
Dimensions
Length (Center back length): 53 1/4 in. (135.26 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Joy Van Ronkel
Accession Number
M.80.85
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles