Evening coat

ca. 1950

Not on view

The dramatic silhouette of this evening coat combines references to 1830s sleeve styling and that of the 17th-century cavalier to great effect. The garment belonged to Barbara Cushing Mortimer "Babe" Paley, an American socialite known for her great sense of style.

The donor, Barbara Luntey, was secretary to Babe Paley.

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Title: Evening coat
Design House: Elizabeth Arden (American, founded 1908)
Designer: Antonio del Castillo (Spanish, Madrid 1908–1984)
Date: ca. 1950
Culture: American
Medium: silk, leather
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Luntey in memory of Beverly Luntey, 2002
Object Number: 2009.300.605a, b
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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