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Men's Evening Coat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1815-1825

GUSN

GUSN-29460

Description

Navy blue; high turnover velvet, padded collar with notched rever; double breasted; plain gilt buttons; sleeves lined with silk and gathered at shoulders; one breast pocket. Two tail pockets.

Details

Descriptive Terms

evening coats
linen (material)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
Coat, Evening

Inscription

Stamp on buttons ""IMPERIAL ORANGE - J MANN 630""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Greenville H. Norcross

Accession Number

1922.305

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