1870-1884
GUSN-51209
Black twill; standing collar embroidered with black hearts; same black embroidery on front bands, hem and three bands on sleeves. Eleven gilt buttons with anchor (twelve buttonholes, one button missing); sleeves gathered at shoulders and elbow with five gilt anchor buttons. Scalloped peplum at back trimmed with twenty-six gilt anchor buttons (one is missing) lined with brown cotton.
jackets (garments)
outerwear
cotton (textile)
embroidering
twill
wool (textile)
Jacket
Jacket
Unknown
Gift of Ruth White
1986.1098
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