Coat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Coat

Entry/Object ID

G2022.17.003

Description

Coat of silk velvet, printed with patterned vertical and diagonal patterned stripes on a dark blue ground, interlined thinly, faced with purple silk taffeta, and lined with light brown glazed cotton. Jewel neckline, which holds an arm-length cloak edged with brown silk fringed trim. Body of coat is unshaped except for flare outward; long, straight sleeves. Fastens with hooks and thread eyes down front.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female, Outerwear
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Coat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Velvet

Material

Silk

Lining

Glazed Cotton, Taffeta

Color

Brown, Blue

Made/Created

Date made

1842 - 1848