Greatcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

The BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC)

Name/Title

Greatcoat

Entry/Object ID

2017.15.1

Description

Taupe, buff wool greatcoat. Moss green, flat and folded velvet collar and a straight neckline. Wrist-length sleeves with wrist slit at outside of sleeve and double satin covered button closure. Greatcoat is double-breasted with taupe satin-covered buttons. Natural waistline. Flap pocked on both left and right front at hip. Skirt of coat is floor-length, with a vent in center rear from waist to hem. Shoulders, sleeves, and skirt are lined with satin while waist is lined with brown and red wool. Right lowest button is coming loose, and tears and fraying visible on lining.

Use

Original owner was a footman for Prince Arthur (1850-1942), the Duke of Connaught and third son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Taylor, Anne

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Material

Wool

Color

Brown, Red

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1915

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 147cm Width (b): 43cm