European Wedding Coat, 1935

The coat is possibly of Hungarian origin. Exact provenance is unknown.

Cream hide with all over multi-hued embroidery, leather appliques, pom poms, and fully trimmed in dark brown fur and embossed leather. The bride's initials and wedding year is monogrammed at front right and the coat is fully lined in white lamb fur.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 54"
Length (underarm to hem): 33.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

Condition:

The overall condition is good structurally though well worn with overall darkening from age and wear. There are two small worn holes, one on each shoulder, and there are several spots throughout the coat, most noticeably on the back bodice panels where the leather has also darkened. Some of the leather details have creased such as the blue trim by each welt pocket and there are a few missing pom-poms, mostly along the back of the coat. The interior lamb fur is darkened and soiled with some areas that have matted together.

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Timothy Long

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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European Wedding Coat, 1935

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