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Blue 7/8 sleeve A-line coat with two tone medium blue and light blue inset circles in a random …
set; dress, matching coat
Blue 7/8 sleeve A-line coat with two tone medium blue and light blue inset circles in a random …
Set
Designer (1919 - 2008)
1968
Double faced wool
Gift of Mrs. Donald Elliman
Object number78.208.1
Mila Schön's work focused on purity of line, rather than embroidery or ornamentation, to enhance its beauty. In this dress and coat set, concentric circles in complementary shades of blue have been inset into the coat instead of being appliquéd onto it. In this way, the circles become an integral part of the fabric and give the design a smooth finish. They also make a strong graphic statement that alludes to the popularity of op-art in the 1960s.
DescriptionDress; blue double faced wool; A-line shift; rounded neckline; underarm side panel, center back zipper. Matching coat; bias rolled collar; 7/8 sleeves; A-line with underarm side panel; left sleeve cut in one with front and back; nine two tone medium blue and light blue circles, each about 19.5 cm diameter, inset in random pattern over coat; off center front closing of five buttons and loops; couture


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