Dolman Cape
PeriodCirca 1880 - 1887
Place MadeParis, France
MediumCorded silk, plain silk, silk and cotton lace, cotton cording, silk tassels
Dimensions32 in. (81.3 cm)
SignedA woven ivory and black silk label is sewn to the inside back neck and reads "Emile Pingat. / 30 Rue Louis Le Grand 30 / Paris."
ClassificationsCostume, Women's
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Alexander Halsey, in Memory of her Mother, Martha Talcott Blankarn, 1999
Object number1999.6.1
DescriptionA woman's dolman style cape of corded ivory silk. The cape is constructed with a standing, front closure with a single steel hook and eye fastening, and loose 3/4 length sleeves. The front opening of the cape is faced with black velvet and ivory lace overlay panels. Black lace bands run along the collar, front facings, and along the entire cape hem, with narrow black lace bands highlighting the shoulder seams. Ivory lace ruffles edge the hem, interspersed with tasseled fringe. Black silk tassels are sewn separately onto the hem, alternating with the ivory tassels. The cape is lined with quilted plain woven ivory silk. A woven label reading "Emile Pingat / 30 Rue Louis Le Grand.30. / Paris" is sewn to the inside back neck of the cape.Curatorial RemarksEmile Pingat (circa 1820 - 1901) was one of the premiere fashion designers in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. His designs were as well known and admired as those of Charles Worth. Maison Pingat offered day and evening gowns, but it was outerwear that the firm was celebrated. Pingat offered a variety of capes, cloaks, dolmans, and coats. The garments were constructed of sumptuous fabrics, with the addition of lace, braid, fringe, tassels, beading, and tracery, all boldly and lavishly applied. Pingat retired in around 1896, selling Maison Pingat to the firm of A. Walles & Cie.
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