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Women's Jacket

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1885-1888

GUSN

GUSN-39723

Description

Black velvet jacket with gold and red brocaded stylized floral trail; neck, front, cuffs and hem trimmed with chenille (red, black, and gold); vent and fullness at back for bustle; maroon silk twill lining; hook and eye closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jackets (garments)
outerwear
velvet (fabric weave)
silk (fiber)
Jacket

Inscription

Woven label at neck: ""Stern Bros./ New York""

Additional Identification Number

1938.448

Maker

Stern Brothers (Maker)

Location of Origin

New York, NY, USA

Credit Line

In memory of Mrs. Charles Harrington

Accession Number

1938.445

Places

New York state (United States)

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