Designed by
Arthur McGee, American, 1933 - 2019
Worn by
Fink, Fran
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
wool
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 48 5/8 × 85 in. (123.5 × 215.9 cm)
Description
Dark grey wool swing coat designed by Arthur McGee. The coat has full-length straight sleeves with no cuffs. It falls mid-calf. The short standing collar extends into short ties at the center front neck. The coat does not close down the center front opening beyond the neck ties. The coat is not lined. A cream fabric label with black embroidered text is sewn at the interior center back neck that reads "ARTHUR McGEE / N.Y.C.".
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
coats
Topic
Clothing and dress
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.66
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd528831422-f804-4dbf-a98b-2bea0b95a9f5

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