Black velvet trimmed with jet beads and black ostrich feathers; band collar encrusted with jet beadwork in two scalloped rows edged with feathers and strands of beads; same scalloped bead pattern along front, shoulder, back and cuffs; long curved sleeves with feathered cuffs; feather trim along front. Front lappets have black velvet fringe; looped strands of beads at shoulders, lappets and center back; fitted through waist; shorter at back to accomodate bustle; quilted black satin lining with inner petersham; button and hook and eye closure at center front.
jackets (garments)
outerwear
velvet (fabric weave)
silk (textile)
jet (coal)
feather (material)
Overcoat
Jacket, Dolman
Jacket, Dolman
Woven label in lining of collar: ""Manufactured for/ L.P. HOLLANDER & Co.""
Unknown
1937.496
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