Coat
Brand
Balmain
(French, founded 1945)
Designer
Pierre Balmain
(1914 - 1982)
Fall 1951
Velvet and gors de londres
Gift of Doris Duke
Object number71.265.16
DescriptionBlack princess coat cut in alternating panels of velvet and gors de londres; high boned collar with bow; long sleeves with pointed cuff; flap pockets over rounded hips; full skirt