1980s-1990s Mixed Patchwork Fringe Jacket

1980s-1990s Mixed Patchwork Fringe Jacket by multimedia California/New York artist, Paula Sweet.  Paula Sweet coined this scrap fabric technique “muslin mink” ~ an artistic alternative to fur.  She was using this technique since the 1960s.  A scrappy designer after our own heart!  “Many years ago a mink coat was an exclusive item that I could not afford. I designed Muslin MinkTM so that everyone could have a mink: man, woman, rich, poor - even children. It was important that the coat be washable, and not made of animal fur. I first crafted them from muslin, the most common, readily available cotton. Eventually I designed them in velvets, denim, wool, silks, lace, flannel, and sheer mousseline de soie. I always insisted on an affordable price structure to keep them accessible. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC has a three-quarter length Muslin MinkTM in the Permanent Collection.” -Paula Sweet Brand: Paula Sweet Size: Large Price 🏷 $65 🧵 Approximate Measurements, laying flat: Bust: 25” Length: 31.5” ♡ most pieces are pre-loved and may show signs of wear. If there are any noticeable flaws, it will be listed in the description.