Fawn, full length great coat - buttons down to hem (raw); fawn velvet collar; inside "vest" lining same as coat; coat is false double breasted; double cape collar; cuffed sleeves lined with linen cambric; tab at collar; back - button tab with plackets or false pockets. One front pocket (vertical) with velvet button.
greatcoats
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
Greatcoat
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. F. C. Shattuck
1921.115
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