Coat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Coat

Entry/Object ID

2022.22.001

Description

Entirely machine-stitched lady's mid-1890s winter coat made of black wool in a heavy weave pattern. Large puffed sleeve caps with a tiny waist and a large skirt. Cut full with faux pleats and tails in the back. High turn-down collar made of wool, faced in black silk taffeta. Interior seams are finished in the same black taffeta. Three-button front side closure. Buttonholes appear to be hand-worked several times.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Coat, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Coat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Wool

Lining

Taffeta

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

1892 - 1896

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Waters, Nelly

Person or Organization

Waters, John

Related Places

Place

County

Allegany County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America