Jacket

Name/Title

Jacket

Entry/Object ID

1996.094

Description

Dark blue wool military jacket. Breasted jacket has what should be two columns of brass buttons on each breast, but five are missing from the jacket's right side and one is missing from jacket's left side. Hook and eye closure at collar. High collar. Three brass buttons on each cuff. Split and pleated at back with four buttons on the tails. Epaulet on each shoulder in braided gold cord with "17" at ends and a brass button at top of each. Inside, the jacket has two breast pockets, one vertical on left side and one horizontal on right. Attached inner belt. Black manufacturers label on inside collar, "[illegible] & Sons / 939 Fifth Ave. / New York." Dark gray lining. Two loose buttons are in a box with coat.

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Measures 33" L * 34.5" chest * 31" sleeve.

Material

Wool