Man's Coat
| Title | Man's Coat |
|---|---|
| Artist | France, possibly Lyon |
| Date | 1780s 18th century |
| Medium | Silk, compound weave foundation; embroidered with silk threads in satin, stem and straight stitches; French knots, needle lace fillings, and slanted satin border block shading |
| Classification | textile |
| Origin | France France |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Mrs. Joseph W. Moses |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Man's Coat” is a work by France, possibly Lyon, dated 1780s. It is executed in silk, compound weave foundation; embroidered with silk threads in satin, stem and straight stitches; french knots, needle lace fillings, and slanted satin border block shading and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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