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Coat, Suit

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1889

GUSN

GUSN-54492

Description

Black/green ribbed; turnover collar with revers faced with black taffeta; 3 pairs buttons - double breasted - false buttonholes; padded and quilted lining; 3 inner breast pockets; 2 tail pockets; sleeves lined with yellow satin; 3 button cuff; darts at waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coats (garments)
stitching
machine-made
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
fancy dress
evening dresses (garments)
Coat
Coat, Suit
Men's clothing
Silk
Hand Stitched
Formal Wear
Formal
Coat, Suit

Inscription

Label in lining of neck: ""John C. Mitchell - Cor. Park & Beacon Sts, Boston""

Additional Identification Number

1946.810 A-D

Maker

Possibly Mitchell, John C. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Accession Number

1946.810A

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

Related Items

Title WAISTCOAT Accession Number 1946.810B
Title PANTS Accession Number 1946.810C

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