Dark brown silk velveteen, short waisted; high standing collar with notched lapel; long sleeves with slit at cuff; trimmed along front and around collar back with faceted black buttons; fully lined with tan silk; one velvet button and buttonhole as waist closure.
jackets (garments)
outerwear
stitching
silk (textile)
velveteen
Empire (style)
Women's clothing
Silk
Velveteen
Hand Stitched
Empire
JACKET
Unknown
Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew
1920.402
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