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Coat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely machine-stitched lady's mid-1890s winter coat made of black wool in a heavy weave pattern. Large puffed sleeve caps with a tiny waist and a large skirt. Cut full with faux pleats and tails in the back. High turn-down collar made of wool, faced in black silk taffeta. Interior seams are finished in the same black taffeta. Three-button front side closure. Buttonholes appear to be hand-worked several times.

2022.22.001

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Coat

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Coat

Female

Wool

Taffeta

Black

1892 - 1896

Waters, Nelly

Waters, John

Allegany County

New York

United States of America

North America

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