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Paul Poiret

"Persian" coat

Description

Maker

Attributed to Paul Poiret (French, 1879-1944)

Title

"Persian" coat

Year

ca. 1926

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

silk, metallic yarn, beads, sequins, paillettes

Dimensions

119.4 cm (47 inches) (center back length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of L. J. Cella III

Object Number

1990.129.16

Type

Costume

Exhibition History

From Paris to Providence

Fashion, Art, and the Tirocchi Dressmakers' Shop

Jan 12, 2001 – Apr 08, 2001

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Attributed to Paul Poiret (French, 1879-1944)

"Persian" coat, ca. 1926

Silk; velvet, and metallic thread; plain weave; embroidered

119.4 cm (47 inches) (center back length)

Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.16

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