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Smoking jacket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smoking jacket by Paul Poiret. Unlined jacket with shawl collar and matching belt. The jacket is made from rust-colored fabric adorned with a dense swirling pattern reminiscent of paisley. The cuffs and wide shawl collar are lined with lighter brown fabric. The lining features a contrasting pattern with orange teardrop shapes on a dark blue background. The garment is draped on a white mannequin.

Artwork details

Date:
1860–70
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
338 × 625 px
Museum record:
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