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Coat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Coat of silk velvet, printed with patterned vertical and diagonal patterned stripes on a dark blue ground, interlined thinly, faced with purple silk taffeta, and lined with light brown glazed cotton. Jewel neckline, which holds an arm-length cloak edged with brown silk fringed trim. Body of coat is unshaped except for flare outward; long, straight sleeves. Fastens with hooks and thread eyes down front.

G2022.17.003

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Outerwear

Historic Costume

Coat

Female

Velvet

Silk

Glazed Cotton

Taffeta

Brown

Blue

1842 - 1848

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