L.S. Ayres & Co., Royal Blue Velvet Evening Coat
Title
L.S. Ayres & Co., Royal Blue Velvet Evening Coat
Description
Deep royal blue velvet long evening coat with single button fastener, puffed long sleeves that are gathered at the elbow and narrow at the wrist, and a ruffled velvet collar. Fully lined in cream satin.
Creator
L.S. Ayres & Company Department Store, 1972-2006
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2024_pt4_3040
Coverage
USA
Extent
Bust: 32"
Curator Notes
Good condition; some signs of age on velvet
Textile
Velvet and Satin
Photographer
Shane Qureshi
Accession Number
2012.45.954
Collection
Tags
Citation
L.S. Ayres & Company Department Store, 1972-2006, “L.S. Ayres & Co., Royal Blue Velvet Evening Coat,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed September 14, 2026, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/1274.