Evening coat
Madame Marie Derry
Category
Costume
Date
1930 - 1935
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Measurements
1500 mm (Length)290 mm (Length)
Place of origin
York Place
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 934669
Summary
Black evening coat, black silk damask, design of flowers; lining cream silk satin weave; trimming, inside pockets (210 mm x 220 mm), with piped edging and frill with bow (as lining), cream double ribbon 25 mm, three buttons 11 mm diam, one buttonhole; edging of black velvet, on collar and sleeves; black interlaced cord frog fastening, loop and button 30 mm diam, machine stitched and hand finished. Label 'Mme. Marie Derry, 36 York Place, W.'.
Provenance
Worn by Lady Stamford (1864-1961).
Marks and inscriptions
Mme. Marie Derry, 36 York Place, W. (label)
Makers and roles
Madame Marie Derry, dressmaker