Woman's Evening Coat
Designed by Mary McFadden, American, born 1938
Geography:
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
Spring/Summer 1987Medium:
Black, tan, and white printed quilted silk plain weaveDimensions:
Center Back Length: 45 inches (114.3 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
2001-209-19Credit Line:
Gift of Lisa D. Kabnick, 2001
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
Spring/Summer 1987Medium:
Black, tan, and white printed quilted silk plain weaveDimensions:
Center Back Length: 45 inches (114.3 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2001-209-19Credit Line:
Gift of Lisa D. Kabnick, 2001
Label:
Mary McFadden’s clothing, while consistently simple in shape, is informed by her deep interest in a range of ancient and exotic civilizations. This coat is from her “Chapungo” collection inspired by Africa, where she lived for a number of years in the 1960s. The dramatic print features bird forms derived from the funerary totems of the Sakalava-Vezo people of Madagascar. The columnar coat is given a supple body by McFadden’s signature narrow quilting.
Mary McFadden’s clothing, while consistently simple in shape, is informed by her deep interest in a range of ancient and exotic civilizations. This coat is from her “Chapungo” collection inspired by Africa, where she lived for a number of years in the 1960s. The dramatic print features bird forms derived from the funerary totems of the Sakalava-Vezo people of Madagascar. The columnar coat is given a supple body by McFadden’s signature narrow quilting.
