Title:

Cape with long, full pleats falling from shoulders to hem

Description:

Image includes a small sketch of the front of the garment, as the larger, main view shows it from the back.
This cape's numerous long pleats suggest the rich fullness of a curtain or drapery.
Written on image: "CAPE Back and front fullness starts at a point beneath shoulders." "Designed by Pearl Alexander" "André 570 - 7th Ave. New York City Jan 6, 1941"

Format:

jpeg

Language:

English
eng

Names:

Alexander, Pearl Levy -- Designer
André (Firm) -- Creator
Teitelbaum, Walter -- Donor

Coverage:

Jan 06 1941
Spring, 1940-1941

Date:

1940
1941
1941

Format:

jpeg

Relation:

1940s Cape
André Fashion Illustrations from NYPL's Picture Collection
[Cape with long, full pleats falling from shoulders to hem.]

Rights:

No known copyright restrictions; may be subject to third party rights

Subject:

Fashion design drawings
Hats -- 1940-1949
Pleats (Sewing)
Shoulders (Costume)
Women -- Clothing & dress -- United States -- 1940-1949

Type:

StillImage

ID:

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