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Description
This women's wool coat is light yellowish-tan with gray velvet and braid trim along the V neckline. The construction features extensive soutache and braid applique on the front, with a closure of four covered buttons and braided loops. The long, narrow sleeves have fabric-covered buttons and pleats, while the cuffs are trimmed with soutache and braid.
Soutache is a decorative braid often made of silk or metallic threads used primarily to create intricate patterns or embellishments on fabric.
About This Item
- Title: Soutache applique coat, Portland, ca. 1910
- Creation Date: circa 1910
- Subject Date: circa 1910
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Wool, silk, cotton
- Dimensions: 116.8 cm x 76.2 cm
- Local Code: A86-35
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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