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John P. John
Woman's Ensemble (Coat, Blouse, and Skirt)late 1930s

Not on view
Full-length coat covered in horizontal rows of golden mustard feathers displayed on a dress form over a chartreuse pleated skirt
Full-length mustard yellow dress on a dressmaker's form, featuring long sleeves with gathered shoulders, rounded neckline, elasticated waist, and a floor-length pleated skirt with soft drape.
Designer
John P. John
Germany, Munich, active United States, 1906-1993
Designer
Frederic Hirst
United States, 1906-1964
Design House
John Frederics
United States, 1928-1948
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Coat, Blouse, and Skirt)
Place Made
United States
Date Made
late 1930s
Medium
Coat: Feathers. Blouse and Skirt: silk knit (jersey)
Dimensions
Center back length (Coat): 36 3/4 in. (93.35 cm) Center back length (Blouse): 20 3/4 in. (52.71 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 40 3/4 in. (103.51 cm)
Credit Line
From the Collection of Madame Ganna Walska, Gift of Hania P. Tallmadge
Accession Number
M.85.209.1a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles