Jacket

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Jacket

Entry/Object ID

G2025.29.032

Description

Hip length jacket of black textured silk, closing in front with concealed hooks and three pairs of frogs. Dropped shoulders with long, “coat” sleeves, finished at the wrists with three tucks and braiding. Fitted neckband of taffeta replaces missing collar. Two patch pockets trimmed with tucks, braid, and fringe along bottom edges. The back is shaped to fit over a bustle. it is lined with quilted silk. Collar missing; possibly something has been removed from bottom edge. SG confirms. The back seam has a crude mend.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Jacket

Clothing Sex

Female

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1875