Jacket
Name/Title
JacketEntry/Object ID
G97.020Description
Machine-stitched jacket made of fine cream colored wool. The center front opening with 17 handmade buttonholes and replacement MOP buttons. Standing collar with stud closure and celluloid stud. Hip length; pointed in front with princess seams. Back has short square tails with inverted box pleat in center. Slim sleeves to wrist. Embroidered (after construction) with white silk twist, satin stitch, and leafy vine on both sides of front opening and along entire hem. The front of the sleeve hems are adorned with dots suggesting buttons up side of sleeves. Underlined with white jean.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
JacketClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
Wool, Satin, Mother of PearlColor
Yellow, WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1882Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American