OLIVE DRAB/OVER COAT/DOUBLE BREASTED/POCKETS INSIDE & OUT
Collection
WORLD WAR I
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1918
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Coat
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Main Garments
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Parts
Count
1
Material
Wool
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Research Notes
Notes
This is likely a U.S. Model 1917 Winter Overcoat, commonly called a greatcoat. Made from thick wool with cotton lined sleeves, this garment was designed to insulate members of the American Expeditionary Forces against harsh European winters during World War I.
