Coat

Manufacturer Mr. Fred

ca. 1969

Not on view

In 1960s, eye-catching styles, brighter colors, and a more playful attitude toward menswear were the hallmarks of what became known as the "peacock revolution." This stylish fur coat is an example of that expressive approach to men's clothing design.

Artwork Details

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Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

Title: Coat
Manufacturer: Mr. Fred
Date: ca. 1969
Culture: American
Medium: fur
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Stanley Mortimer, 1986
Object Number: 2009.300.1034
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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