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- c. 1870/1880 EMILE PINGAT, Paris Dolman Cape/Jacket Dripping in Jet
Beads! Emille Pingat one of the great
designers of the late 19th century known as the
Opulant Era! A contemporary of Worth and Doucet, many
considered Pingat's creations to be the most select.
Pingat was recognized as the master of outerwear and
his clients were devoted to his use of luxury
fabrics, decorative trims and design ideas used in
the creation of his wraps and mantles. This hip
length dolman mantle is a plush black velvet with
black jet seed bead trim, with extra long chenille
fringe trimming the bottom edge, mixed with lattice
work beads in varying sizes, with a high necked
collar and front hook and eye closure. Great arcs and
bands of beading thruout and splendid use of trimming
make this a an exciting piece. The piece is not
perfect and will need quite a bit of bead
restoration, as there is bead loss thruout and some
loss of chenille, some twisting of the dangling beads
amongst the chenille, the lining has problems at the
shoulder and again down where the arms strained the
inserts at the waist. But still very presentable as
is and an invaluable addition to any clothing
collection. Has early label in poor condition, see
close-up photos. Measures 36" bust, 32"
from shoulder to hem (approx). SOLD - but on display in
Museum
Category for Research/Study
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