Evening suit

Alex

1937 · wool, silk · Costume Institute

This piece was worn at the Coronation Ball for George VI at the English Embassy. The corded fabric creates a striking contrast and adds visual interest to this evening suit. The quality of French tailoring is evident in the construction as well as condition of this suit.

Artist

Alex

Date

1937

Medium

wool, silk

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Margot Cortell, 1956