Marion P. Johnson's theater coat, Portland, ca. 1955

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Marion P. Johnson's theater coat, Portland, ca. 1955

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Description

A Ben Zuckerman evening or theater coat, this formal jacket from Lord & Taylor department store features a wide lapel, decorative single button enclosure, and a classic A-line silhouette.

The rayon coat is associated with Marion Pierce Johnson (1904-1987) of Portland and Cape Elizabeth. Her sister Elinor S. Pierce worked for many years as a Lord & Taylor buyer. Elinor reportedly had the dress made especially for Marion, perhaps altered from a ready-to-wear design.

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  • Title: Marion P. Johnson's theater coat, Portland, ca. 1955
  • Creator: Ben Zuckerman
  • Creation Date: circa 1955
  • Subject Date: circa 1955
  • Locations:
    • Portland, Cumberland County, ME
    • New York , New York County, NY
  • Media: rayon, wool
  • Local Code: 1993.300.499
  • Collection: Costume collection
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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