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Woman's coat

Possibly made for: Liberty & Co. (English, founded 1875)
English
about 1925
Place of Origin: United Kingdom

Medium/Technique Jacquard-woven rayon; silk velvet
Credit Line Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2010.1433
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWoman's evening coat made of gold and blue jacquard-woven rayon with Asian-inspired stylized chrysanthemums pattern; ruched blue velvet inserts in sleeves and ruched blue velvet rolled collar ending in bow. Two button front closure on left side.
ProvenanceBy 2010, with Leslie Verrinder, Tin Tin Collectables, London; 2010, sold by Verrinder to Frederic Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2010, year-end gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 26, 2011)