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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.35  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Garment Bag
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.35 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Garment Bag

Dateabout 1950
MediumCotton or cotton-polyester blend, white metal zipper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 66 x 25 x 12in. (167.6 x 63.5 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionFull-length garment bag made of dark blue woven cotton or cotton-poly blend with white piping and monogram "BFA" embroidered on front in white thread; metal zipper runs the full-length of the front of the garment bag.
Object number1995.30.35
InscribedEmbroidered monogram in white thread: "BFA"NotesObject Note: There is some evidence of animal hairs inside of the bag; it may have been used to hold a full-length fur coat. (Blakelock, May 2009)
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