{"product_id":"1924-coat-egyptian-coat-antique-coat-flapper-coat-antique-dress-antique-gown","title":"Egyptian Revival Silk Coat, ca. 1924 – Appliquéd Sphinx, Scarab \u0026 Pyramid Motifs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian Revival Elegance: A Museum‑Quality 1920s Coat Inspired by Tutankhamun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Howard Carter first peered into the darkness of Tutankhamun’s burial chamber in 1922, he famously whispered that he saw “wonderful things.” That moment ignited a global fascination with ancient Egypt—an \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptophile wave\u003c\/strong\u003e that reshaped art, design, literature, and everyday aesthetics throughout the 1920s. This extraordinary coat, crafted around 1924 and preserved in an English collection, stands as a rare surviving example of that cultural phenomenon. It embodies the height of the \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian Revival\u003c\/strong\u003e movement in \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Tell_me_more_about_antique_fashion\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eantique fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and reflects how archaeological discoveries influenced \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_vintage_clothing_in_detail\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003evintage clothing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, textiles, and decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from cream‑colored silk, the coat features meticulously hand‑sewn appliqués depicting \u003cstrong\u003esphinxes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epyramids\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNile lilies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003escarab beetles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHorus falcons\u003c\/strong\u003e, and stylized \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian figures\u003c\/strong\u003e—motifs that became iconic after the discovery of the boy king’s tomb. These \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=What_are_antique_textiles\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eantique textiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e were likely dyed with natural pigments, as suggested by the slight color “bleeding” in a few red and green areas, probably caused by water exposure many decades ago. Despite these minimal traces of age, the garment remains in remarkably good condition, with only light staining and gentle wear at the collar, consistent with authentic \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Learn_more_about_1920s_garments\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e1920s garments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e that were actually worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coat’s craftsmanship, symbolic imagery, and historical context elevate it far beyond ordinary vintage clothing. It represents a fusion of \u003cstrong\u003efashion history\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003earchaeology\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eartistic expression\u003c\/strong\u003e—an object that would not look out of place in a museum collection dedicated to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=What_is_Egyptian_Revival_design\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eEgyptian Revival design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or early 20th‑century couture. Its appliqué work, \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal silk base\u003c\/strong\u003e, and preserved \u003cstrong\u003efeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a standout piece for collectors of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Tell_me_more_about_antique_dresses\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eantique dresses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, rare garments, and Egyptomania‑inspired artifacts. For these reasons, the coat unquestionably deserves the designation \u003cstrong\u003e“museum quality.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBust: approx. 90 cm \u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 103 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55340865192323,"sku":"","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/antique_Egyptian_coat_1924.jpg?v=1745421157","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/1924-coat-egyptian-coat-antique-coat-flapper-coat-antique-dress-antique-gown","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}