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Paul Poiret

"Persian" coat,

Maker

  • Paul Poiret

Title

"Persian" coat

Medium

silk, metallic yarn, beads, sequins, paillettes

Materials/Techniques

Materials

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

Techniques

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

Dimensions

119.4 cm (47 inches) (center back length)

Type

  • Costume

Credit

Gift of L. J. Cella III

Object Number

1990.129.16

"Persian" coat

Exhibition History

From Paris to Providence

January 12 - April 8, 2001
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