Name/Title
JacketEntry/Object ID
1938.079.002Description
Men's, red wool, donor card says moleskin, short jacket (coatee) with tails worn in the War of 1812. High collar and long sleeves with caps at shoulders. Neck, wide lapel, cuffs, and tails decorated with dark brown or black velvet, yellow braiding and brass buttons. Hooks and eyes front closure. Partially lined with linen in off-white and red. Pockets in tails. Hand-stitching. Possibly worn by Moses Wilcox. See accompanying documentation in Accession file.Collection
MilitaryMade/Created
Date made
1810 - 1817Notes
Date: 1810-1817
Made: May have been worn by a drummer or musician probably Marine Private. (seeLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
JacketNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Width
16 inDimension Notes
width 16" at shoulder
length 20" (front); 33" (back)Material
Wool, Velvet, Linen, Brass