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
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