{"product_id":"1910-drecoll-walking-jacket-paris-vienna-antique-jacket-edwardian-jacket-christoph-von-drecoll","title":"DRECOLL Walking Jacket, Paris \u0026 Vienna, ca. 1910 – Antique Couture Silk Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecream‑coloured jacket from ca. 1910\u003c\/strong\u003e, made of fine \u003cstrong\u003epongee silk\u003c\/strong\u003e—a lightweight natural silk woven in a subtle taffeta structure—is an exquisite example of early 20th‑century couture craftsmanship. The piece is lavishly decorated with \u003cstrong\u003egalloon edgings\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etassels\u003c\/strong\u003e, the latter intricately wrapped with \u003cstrong\u003esoutache\u003c\/strong\u003e, demonstrating the luxurious detailing characteristic of high‑end fashion during the Belle Époque.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chest and sleeve areas are further embellished with \u003cstrong\u003eblue silk velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebobbin lace\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecrochet buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a striking interplay of textures and colours. The jacket closes at the chest with a \u003cstrong\u003eblack silk satin ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e that hooks into place. Inside, the original \u003cstrong\u003eDrecoll \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParis \u0026amp; Vienna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e label is preserved—an important marker of provenance and couture history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket is in \u003cstrong\u003every good exterior condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only \u003cstrong\u003etwo to three minor stains\u003c\/strong\u003e, a few \u003cstrong\u003etorn crochet threads\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003esmall seam opening\u003c\/strong\u003e at the chest closure. The \u003cstrong\u003einterior lining\u003c\/strong\u003e, however, shows noticeable wear and is therefore in \u003cstrong\u003emoderately good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The piece originates from the historic collection of \u003cstrong\u003eA.T. Jones \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned American costuming company. Decorative accessories shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context: Drecoll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket was created by the celebrated couturier \u003cstrong\u003eJohann Wilhelm Rudolf Christoph von Drecoll (1851–1939)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German designer whose career spanned Hamburg, Vienna, Paris, New York, and Berlin. After training at Röper \u0026amp; Messerschmidt in Hamburg, Drecoll worked in Vienna for Josef Hallauer before opening his own salon in the 1880s. He became famous for \u003cstrong\u003estage costumes\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the gown worn by \u003cstrong\u003eAdele Sandrock\u003c\/strong\u003e as \u003cem\u003eMaria Stuart\u003c\/em\u003e at the Burgtheater in 1895, and for \u003cstrong\u003eequestrian costumes\u003c\/strong\u003e, notably for \u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Elisabeth of Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 1905, he opened his Paris salon, which operated until 1930. Drecoll’s style was known for being \u003cstrong\u003eextravagant, innovative, and often ahead of contemporary fashion trends\u003c\/strong\u003e; he is credited with influencing the rise of the \u003cstrong\u003eballoon sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1892.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and culturally significant example of \u003cstrong\u003eDrecoll couture\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jacket is a valuable piece for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eBelle Époque fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eParis‑Vienna couture\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emuseum‑quality garments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest: ~ 92 cm \u003cbr\u003eLength: ~ 77 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55340864995715,"sku":"","price":2590.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/antique-DRECOLL-Jacket-1910.jpg?v=1745250899","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/1910-drecoll-walking-jacket-paris-vienna-antique-jacket-edwardian-jacket-christoph-von-drecoll","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}