Digital Collections
Coat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Girl’s coat-dress or coat made of coarsely crocheted soft, bright red wool, with red, darker red, and burgundy stripes in ‘skirt’ and the edges done in mahogany brown. Standing frilly collar of the three reds in rows, with tasseled self drawstring. Long body with dropped waist and rather close fitted skirt shaped to accommodate a bit of bustle. Long tubular sleeves with striped ‘cuffs’.
G2006.166
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Female
Historic Costume
Coat
Female
Wool
Red
Black
1879 - 1881
American
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