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Coat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Lady's coat made of long pinstripe black wool. Lined with black satin. Black satin collar detailing with three wool covered buttons on both lapels. Sleeves are cuffed. Underarm liners in black satin. Back of coat split into three sections with brocade detailing.

2023.08.028

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Coat

Female

Wool

Satin

Black

1911 - 1915

Manufacturer's Mark

Back of the coat.

From Anderson's, Canadaigua, NY Wooltex Fashion Faultless Mark

Stamped

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