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Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s

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A spectacle of a coat no matter the decade, this extraordinary piece is in such pristine condition and relevant style that it could have walked off this year’s runway. The masterful Chinoiserie beading and gold bouillon thread are magnified by the French blue silk crêpe lining, which perfectly matches the interior paint on the glass beads. Shawl collar opera coat with gold fishscale Chinoiserie beading around hem and sleeves, and intricate floral beading with interior-painted blue, aqua and white seed beads above; gold bouillon thread embroidery throughout beadwork. Open construction with no closures of any kind; fully lined in French blue silk crêpe. fabric: silk velvet, silk crêpe noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: fully replaced lining condition: excellent with above repair measurements: collar: 7 ½” at widest shoulders: 12” (high set) sleeves: 24” from shoulder, 16 ½” from underarm sleeve circumference: 14” bust: to 40” waist: 42” hip: 44” length: 36” from shoulder, 28” from underarm, 37” from rear center neck sweep: 48” label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small to medium depending on what is worn underneath
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; compare to size med-large (US)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 42 in (106.68 cm)Hip: 44 in (111.76 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 36 in (91.44 cm)
  • Style:
    Opera Coat (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Altered (not by designer). Excellent condition with replacement of original lining.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0425.16.0011stDibs: LU864317430522

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