Tailor's Model

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Tailor's Model

Entry/Object ID

1973.53.6

Description

Full-scale tailor's model of a coat. The coat is double breasted with two rows of 6 black buttons. There is a seam around the waistline, accented with piping. Two pockets are inset beneath the waistline, closing with flaps. The coat has a pointed falling collar and is faced with black-and-white striped silk that shows above the collar like piping when worn. The model has functional buttons and the neck is left open, but there are no sleeves and the hem is sewn shut, creating a sort of long tube. There is a label on the reverse that reads, "John Patterson & Co. 25+26 West 26th St. NY", and the penned name, "Mrs. Wm Wells".

Context

This tailor's model is a full-sized model of the coachman's uniform used by General William Wells' coachman.

Acquisition

Accession

1973.53

Source or Donor

Wells, Arahanna Richardson (1845-1905)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1870

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Uniform, Occupational

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Model, Product

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Coat

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Uniform

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Status Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Material

Wool, Silk

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Wells, William (1837-1892)

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Place

Town

Waterbury

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America