Woman's Coat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Eunice Longdon
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1905-1910
MediumMachine-stitched silk, with silk/cotton cording, and silk-coverd ferrous metal buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width between shoulders): 49 1/4 x 16 3/4in. (125.1 x 42.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Priscilla Davis
Object number1990.43.2
DescriptionWoman's black silk coat. The shawl collar is edged with 3/4-inch-wide black silk braid in a basketweave pattern; black silk cording is laid in loops alongside the braid. The center front opening fastens with braid loops attaching to two large (1 1/4 inch diameter) buttons that are covered with basket-woven silk. The coat body is constructed with princess seams from the shoulders. The two-piece sleeves are slightly gathered into the shoulder; they are pleated into the three-inch-wide cuffs, which are decorated with black cording laid in an undulating pattern terminating in a tightly rolled spiral. The cuffs are cut with a pointed overlap at the top of the wrist. The upper seam of the sleeve is folded and top stitched to appear like a narrow tuck. The upper back of the coat is lined with self-fabric.
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