Evening coat

Antonio del Castillo|Elizabeth Arden

ca. 1950 · silk, leather · Costume Institute

The dramatic silhouette of this evening coat combines references to 1830s sleeve styling and that of the 17th-century cavalier to great effect. The garment belonged to Barbara Cushing Mortimer "Babe" Paley, an American socialite known for her great sense of style. The donor, Barbara Luntey, was secretary to Babe Paley.

Artist

Antonio del Castillo|Elizabeth Arden

Date

ca. 1950

Medium

silk, leather

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Luntey in memory of Beverly Luntey, 2002