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Dress - Helena Modrzejewska's stage coat. Coat of black patterned velvet, long, opens at the front, with a semicircular train. Fitted at the top, slightly flaring at the bottom. Very long sleeves reaching to the hem, slit at the top from the shoulder to mid-length, emphasized with a roller. Sleeves and edges lined with black silk, edges trimmed with drawstring. Black fox collar cut into small teeth on the neckline. 2nd half of the 19th century. Europe/United States place of origin uncertain. Women's garment, length 228 cm. Gift; provenance: Modrzejewska, Helena 1840–1909. Theater item; souvenir., A long black velvet garment displayed on a headless mannequin with a flowing train spread on the floor, featuring a dark fur collar and textured patterned velvet panels, with visible folds and drape in shades of black and deep charcoal against a pale gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Dress - Helena Modrzejewska's stage coat Coat black patterned velvet long opens front semicircular train Fitted top slightly flaring bottom long sleeves reaching hem slit shoulder mid-length emphasized roller Sleeves edges lined black silk edges trimmed drawstring Black fox collar cut small teeth neckline 2nd half 19th century Europe United States place origin uncertain Women's garment length 228 cm Gift provenance Modrzejewska Helena 1840–1909 Theater item souvenir long black velvet garment displayed headless mannequin flowing train spread floor featuring dark fur collar textured velvet panels visible folds drape shades deep charcoal pale gray background.