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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.36  Photograph by David Stansbury.  © 2009 The Connecticu…
Woman's Coat
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.36 Photograph by David Stansbury. © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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Woman's Coat

Clothing Maker
Date1970-1975
MediumSuede, leather, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x hem circumference): 44 x 51in. (111.8 x 129.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionWoman's coat of brown suede leather, trimmed with black sued binding on the shawl collar and continuing down the center front double breasted opening. The coat fastens with two pairs of rimmed black plastic buttons. The buttons are reinforced from the back with clear plastic buttons. The coat is above-knee length. The long sleeves are set smoothly into the armscye and are gathered into a 2 1/3-inch deep cuffs, which are decoratively bound with the black suede and fasten with a single button. The coat has a belt of black suede, which is 3 inches wide, and ties around the waist. The coat front is fitted with darts hidden under the collar. The back of the coat is fitted at the back of the shoulders with two 3-inch darts from the neckline. The coat is unlined.
Object number1995.30.36
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