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Woman's coat
Designed by: Irene (American, 1907–1962)
American
about 1950
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Wool tweed, silk crepe lining
Dimensions
CB: 110.5 cm (43.5 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan Ward
Accession Number2002.86
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's swing coat of oatmeal (beige flecked with white) wool tweed (2/2 twill) with gray stripes in ombré effect. Cut on bias, with kimono 3/4 sleeves, deep fall collar, diamond-shaped patch pockets, button tab covering hook and eye at neck. Lined with beige silk crepe. Label: "Irene, exclusively for the French Shops, Filene's Boston"
ProvenancePurchased via internet auction from Oklahoma vintage clothing dealer by Susan Ward, about 1999; Gift to the MFA, March 20, 2002