Boy's Jacket
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1860-1865
MediumHand-stitched wool/cotton and cotton, with wool tape and steel buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 15 3/4 x 12 3/4in. (40 x 32.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionSmall boy's jacket of twill-woven fabric with a green wool weft and blue cotton warp. The jacket has a flared body, dropped shoulderline, and high, round neckline with a 7/8-inch-wide standing band collar. The collar and center front opening edge, continuing across the bottom, are bordered with narrow blue wool braid. The opening fastens with ten steel shank buttons and loops of the wool braid. The sleeves are flared and have openwork designs of two diamond shapes, edged with the blue wool braid and crossed through each center with a strip of self-fabric decorated with a strip of braid. The jacket is lined with green glazed cotton.
Object number1960.28.1
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