#0414   Trigere Skeleton Coat  c. 1954 

  United States


Materials:
Ivory cotton faille, steel snaps and thread covered hooks, cotton muslin lining.

Label: Woven cloth: "Pauline Trigere"; original shop tags and sold tag: "Style 1306; Size 14; Price $110."

Condition: Excellent; never worn. In need of dry-cleaning because of slight yellowing in the faille.. 

Measurements: W, 28.5";  Coat L, 43.5".

Comments: Trigere's coat has wonderful tailoring details, such as handmade eyes and covered hooks and the back belt's wedge insertion into the front panels. An unusual and distinctive coat by one of America's premier designers.