World War II U.S. Army Overcoat
Name/Title
World War II U.S. Army OvercoatEntry/Object ID
2011.768Description
A long, olive drab wool overcoat. There are two front/side pockets, one on each side. The coat opens down the front, and closes with three large gold buttons with the seal of the United States on them; there is another set of three identical buttons on the other side of the coat, so that when the coat is closed, there are six visible buttons. There is a strap along the back of the coat, near the waist, that also closes with two of the same gold buttons.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
OvercoatClothing Sex
MaleSize
38LTextile Details
Fabric
Worsted WoolMaterial
WoolColor
Olive, GoldMade/Created
Date made
circa 1943Time Period
20th CenturyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
InscriptionLocation
Inside the coat, at the upper backTranscription
R.B. LETTERMAN / [unintelligible numbers]Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Pen, InkNotes
Inscription is written in pen, then crossed out with more ink/pen, making it difficult to read.Type
InscriptionLocation
Inside the coat, on the right pocketTranscription
LEATHERMAN / 1023-6824Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PencilLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Uniform, MilitaryNomenclature Primary Object Term
UniformNomenclature Primary Object Term
OvercoatNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Sub-Class
OuterwearNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
1005Dimensions
Length
53-3/4 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat.Condition
Overall Condition
GoodRelationships
Related Events
Event
World War IIExhibitions
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 2
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3