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Coat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Homemade child’s coat made of gray mohair plush 'bear skin'. Lined with soft white cotton sateen. Sleeves are a little wide at the top, set well up on the shoulder, and come straight to the wrist with no cuff. Standard pointed turnover collar. No pockets. Single-breasted opening that barely meets. 3 large rough pearl buttons closure with white braid loops with hook and eye at the top. Speculated to be a boy's coat.

G2004.179

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Youth

Historic Costume

Coat

Unisex

Mohair

Cream

1900 - 1910

User Age: Child Gender: Neutral

American

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