Woman's Coat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Lavancia Richardson
(American, 1817 - 1892)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1880-1883
MediumMachine-stitched sealskin, silk, and cotton wadding, with sealskin-covered wooden tassels, and silk/cotton cording
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width between shoulders): 38 3/4 x 15 1/4in. (98.4 x 38.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Annie P. Smith
Object number1982.103.0
DescriptionWoman's coat of dark brown-black seal fur. The coat has a high neckline and a 3 3/4-inch-wide, turn-down, rounded collar. The center front opening fastens with four toggle closures. On the right side, the thick cord loops are stitched on the underside of the opening edge. Above the loops on the right side are medallions of cording with fur-covered tassels; two-inch-diameter fur-covered buttons anchor the right side of the medallion. On the left side, the rectangular fur-covered and cord-covered toggles are anchored similarly by the large, round buttons. The long sleeves end in turned-back cuffs. The coat is lined with quilted brown satin.
NotesHistorical Note: According to a letter written by the donor, this coat belonged to three different women in the Richardson and Palmer families, all of whom lived in Columbia, Connecticut.Status
Not on view
