Terms and conditions of use
Evening coat
(c. 1925)
- Medium
- silk, metallic thread, rayon (lining)
- Measurements
- 133.0 cm (centre back) 53.0 cm (sleeve length)
- Place/s of Execution
- France
- Accession Number
- D235-1974
- Department
- International Fashion and Textiles
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest - Gallery location
- Not on display
- About this work
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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.