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Frock Coat & Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-54614

Description

Frock Coat A: Dark green; turnover collar with wide revers with black taffeta facing; double breasted; 3 pairs buttons, 4 pairs buttonholes; 2 buttons at cuffs; 2 buttons at cuffs; padded shoulders and front quilted armscye; black and white stripe sleeve lining; black coat lining; 2 breast pockets, 2 tail pockets; darts at side seams. Waistcoat B: Dark green with black silk lining and black back; white lining front; buckle and strap back closure; front lapels - wide; double breasted; 4 pairs buttons; 4 pockets; white pique underlay.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ensembles (costume)
cotton (textile)
stitching
machine-made
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Ensemble
Men's clothing
Silk
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Ensemble

Inscription

Stamp on buckle: ""SOLIDE""

Additional Identification Number

1947.288A-B

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. E. H. Eldredge

Accession Number

1947.288AB

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