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Evening coat
(c. 1925)
Medium
silk, metallic thread, rayon (lining)
Measurements
133.0 cm (centre back) 53.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
The flat forms of modern garments provided broad panes for extravagant patterns. Textile design became increasingly bold, with technology evolving the potential for textile patterns. The loose cut of this Coat flaunts a fabric of woven golden-stylised flowers over printed naive floral motifs. Tamaris with large Art Deco scarf, 1925 shows Steichen embracing these same aesthetics.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
France
Accession Number
D235-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest