Cutaway coat

Unknown

1780–90 · silk · Costume Institute

The narrow silhouette of the late 18th century is portrayed brilliantly in this court coat. Although this would have been worn with a coordinating breeches and a waistcoat originally, the extant coat alone shows the importance attached to complex and visually intriguing surface decoration provided by embroidery, appliqué and unique textiles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1780–90

Medium

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 Mrs. Gilberte Andree, 1960