Tail Coat

c. 1937

Creighton Kay-Scott

Associated Names
Creighton Kay-Scott

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an illustration of a formal coat. It depicts a button-up overcoat in a monochromatic color palette. The coat is detailed with sharp, clean lines to show its structure and design. Shading is used to represent the fabric texture. At the top right, there is a lighter sketch showing a side angle of the coat to indicate its dimensions and fit. The design features a high collar, broad shoulders, and a double-breasted button configuration commonly seen in formal wear.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 28.5 cm (14 7/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: front: 24" long; 36" at waist; bust: 40"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1712

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: C. Kay-Scott

Wikidata ID

Q64540615

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