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6 Men, Boxy Coats

Object/Artifact

First, blue tailcoat over tan pantaloons, back view. Second, looser fitting brown frock coat with concealed buttons, blue and black bold plaid pantaloons. Third, similar blue coat over blue plaid waistcoat and tan pantaloons. Bright plaid cravat. Fourth,black loose, short coat with braid edges and button tabs, over bold white and blue plaid pantaloons. Fifth, black tailcoat with white pantaloons, white brocaded waistcoat. Back view of brown tight frock coat over blue and brown checked pantaloons.

2022.35.0568

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Extra Blatt

1852

Old Number

2011.042.21

Paper

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