Boy's Jacket

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Frank Dwight Case (American, born 1865)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Date1866-1868

MediumHand-stitched wool, and cotton

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across bottom): 11 5/8 x 17 1/2in. (29.5 x 44.5cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frank Dwight Case

Object number1955.5.1.1

DescriptionSmall boy's jacket, of red wool decorated with black soutache braid. The jacket is cut in the bolero style, with rounded edges on the center front opening. These edges, continuing around the collarless neck and bottom edge, are bordered with black soutache laid out in a looped pattern. The sleeves, cut in the coat style, are also trimmed with the soutache around the wrist openings. The jacket is lined with lightweight glazed white cotton.

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