Baby coat with Bertha collar of James Ellis Tennant, c. 1900

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Baby coat with Bertha collar of James Ellis Tennant, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

1982.4.12

Description

Acc.No. 82.4.12 Subject Category: Clothing Date or period: Circa 1900 Object: Coat, baby Description: Pale yellow wool full length baby coat with Bertha collar and two pearl buttons for fastening. Sleeves and collar with machine embroidery trim. Collar has embroidered baskets containing flowers. The coat is lined with off white wool material. Size: 19 inches in length. History of Object: Baby coat of James Ellis Tennant, son of Mabel Tennant, founder Tennant's Maternity Hospital. Acquired from: Marjorie Dodd Date: Feb 13, 1982