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Jacket

Object/Artifact

Lady's winter jacket, heavily insulated, made of a heavy purple wool with a soft black grid pattern on point. Closely fitted with princess seaming, hip length. Sleeves large at top, faux cuff effect. Seams and edges outlined with wide black flat braid. Black coat buttons on proper left button into concealed placket. Not sure if they are rubber or plastic. Two heavy hooks at collar stand to keep it neatly closed all the way up. Small black velvet collar with pointed edges in back. Front and skirt lined lined with purple thin silk taffeta. Seams beautifully finished inside. Small pockets under flaps extending around the side toward the back. NO label.

G2022.17.002

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1895

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Winter

Jacket

Purple

Black

Wool

Collar

Conde, Diane

Greene, Susan

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