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Parka

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1900-1950

GUSN

GUSN-18815

Description

Parka of white wool w/ white fur trim on cuffs, base and around hood. Red diamond-shaped design along bottom and cuffs. 4 red and white braids and tassels hanging, 2 from neckline, 2 from back. Front zipper for closure. Brown wool lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parkas
fur
machine sewing (technique)
wool (textile)
Wool
Fur
Machine Sewn
PARKA

Inscription

Sewn in collar (label): ""Ann's Parka's Reg. 69""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4765

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