Evening suit
This piece was worn at the Coronation Ball for George VI at the English Embassy. The corded fabric creates a striking contrast and adds visual interest to this evening suit. The quality of French tailoring is evident in the construction as well as condition of this suit.
Artwork Details
- Title: Evening suit
- Designer: Alex (French)
- Date: 1937
- Culture: French
- Medium: wool, silk
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Margot Cortell, 1956
- Object Number: 2009.300.808a, b
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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