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Coachman's Coat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-9963

Description

Long coachman's coat made of black wool and lined with green silk. Coat has six gold buttons down front. Faux pockets on front sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coats (garments)
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Coat
Coat

Inscription

Printed on tag, sewn into inside back collar of coat: ""JORDAN MARSH CO./ BOSTON""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Nancy Coolidge

Accession Number

1996.21

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