Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2012

The Acquisitions

David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2011–June 2012


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Man's coat

1980s
Designed by Issey Miyake
Center back: 146.1 cm (57 1/2 in.)
Wool twill, lined with rayon twill

Classification: Costumes

Culture: Japanese

Accession number: 2011.2059

Description: Long, black wool coat with shawl collar, rounded padded shoulders, two-button wrap front closure, deep side pockets, elastic-gathered waistband in back, and two interior breast pockets. Label: "Issey Miyake/Men"

Provenance/Ownership History: Before 1997, acquired by Pat Mavligit from her brother-in-law; January 22, 1997, acquired from Pat Mavligit by an anonymous private collector; 2011, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 21, 2011)

Anonymous gift