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Jacket (Dolman)

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Jacket of dark brown velour (cotton feel - may be silk, or a blend), fitted at the back to fot over a bustle, with vent, unfitted in front and cut to form longer pointed panels to the knees. Buttoning up the front with concealed buttons into high stand-up collar. Long tight sleeves, slightly full at the cap and finished with wide cuffs. Lined with dark brown satin. Two fur covered buttons with braid ornamentation over bust - probably a later addition. Wear at collar edge

G2025.29.033

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Historic Costume

Dolman

Female

1880 - 1885

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