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Men's Evening Coat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-32989

Description

Navy blue with black velvet "m" notched collar; padded and quilted neck, chest, armscye; full sleeves with one small button; three tail pockets.

Details

Descriptive Terms

evening coats
cotton (textile)
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Overcoat
Coat, Evening
Coat, Evening

Inscription

Stamped on buttons: ""R & W Robinson - Treble Guilt"" Tailors tag - but never had anything written/printed - under collar.

Associated Building

Used At Phineaus Upham House,

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Chester H. Arnold

Accession Number

1929.1652

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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