DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Coat
NameCoat
CultureAlbanian
Datefirst quarter 20th century
Place madeAlbania, Europe
Mediumwool, metal, silk, cotton
DimensionsLength at CB: 43 in. (109.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
Object numberA.2021.8.3
DescriptionCoat (Sleeveless Coat): Purple felt; gold brocaded ribbon, stylized leaf pattern; silver braid and gold and silver cord embroidery, floral, foliate, vine and medallion motifs, in scrolling pattern, purple and turquoise twill insets; gold and black silk twist cord; red and white printed cotton, floral and foliate pattern. Below-knee length; fitted to waist; deep round armholes; round neck; circular skirt; open at front; silver braid all-around edges; ribbon applied at borders and back, extending to side hips; printed lining, interior self tiefirst quarter 20th century
first quarter 20th century
1890–1910
1840–60
early 19th century
Artist unrecorded
late 19th century