Coat

NameCoat

CultureAlbanian

Date1890–1910

Place madeAlbania, Europe

Mediumwool, metal, silk

DimensionsLength at CB: 39 in. (99.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Frank Sherman Benson Fund, 1931

Object numberA.2021.8.14

Collections

Europe

DescriptionCoat (Sleeveless Coat): Cream felt; red plain weave; applied chain stitch silk embroidery in burgundy, yellow and green, stylized geometric and figural pattern; applied silver metallic braid; red wool braid; yellow and white silk cord; red and burgundy yarn; red, white and green wool braid; black braid; below-knee length; rounded neckline with deep curve at front; rounded armholes with long vestigial sleeves; side slits; right side pocket; applied braid and embroidery at front to waist; couched wool yarn trim at hem, geometric and scroll pattern