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Black Silk Velvet Opera Coat
Black Silk Velvet Opera Coat
Black Silk Velvet Opera Coat
Black Silk Velvet Opera Coat

Black Silk Velvet Opera Coat

DateEarly 1930s
Object NameCoat
Mediumsilk velvet, ermine fur and satin
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength: 152cm
Inside Sleeve: 40cm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 1983.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002398
About MeLong black silk velvet coat with leg o' mutton shaped sleeves and a collar of white ermine fur.

This beautiful coat is typical of the glamorous fashions worn during the 1930s for special evening pursuits such as going to the theatre or the opera.
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Long coat with leg o' mutton shaped sleeves and a collar of white ermine fur. In the 1930s women would wear glamorous outfits for evening activities such as going to the opera or the theatre.
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