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Rendered as a line drawing, the piece emphasizes shape and contour over texture, with puffy shoulder sleeves and clean, rounded folds defining the jacket. The stark contrast between the dark fabric and the bright red stripe is achieved through minimal shading, focusing attention on the garment’s structural elements rather than elaborate ornamentation.

The image entered the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings. Its 1924 date places it within the interwar period, a time when fashion illustrations often balanced functional design with decorative touches, reflecting contemporary sartorial trends.

Madeleine & Madeleine were active in the early twentieth century, producing works that combined fashion illustration with a modest aesthetic. This piece aligns with the era’s interest in streamlined clothing and the growing visibility of women’s everyday attire in visual culture, offering insight into period dress conventions.