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Coat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Coat made of velvet. Heavy, black machine-made embroidered appliques down the front, around the hem, and at the wrists. An additional, more elaborate applique with knotted, beaded fringe adorns the shoulders and the back of the jacket. It is lined with quilted black silk and fastens down the front with black, fabric-covered buttons. The back hem flares out to fit over the dresses of the period. The collar is short and stands up. The sleeves are slightly wider at the upper arm and elbow, with a narrow wrist.

2004.131.13

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Coat

Female

Velvet

Silk

Black

1865 - 1868

United States of America

North America

33 in

17 in

Newton, Mary

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