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Woman's Coat and Original Receipt

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hazel E. Tryon 1904 - 2003

Clothing MakerMade by Sharpe of Minneapolis American

Dateabout 1965-1985

MediumMachine-stitched with a variety of fabrics: cotton shell, acrylic lining, acetate sleeve lining, and wool/unknown fiber blend in sleeve interlining

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (duster length x width across shoulders): 35 x 15 1/2in. (88.9 x 39.4cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino

DescriptionDark brown, waleless cordouroy duster lined with brown plush fabric for winter weather. The duster has a wide collar, long sleeves with no decoration at the cuffs, and quilted acetate lining in the sleeves. The front closure is comprised of five silver snaps with decorated heads. Slash pockets with upturned welts are placed diagonally on the lower side fronts. They appear to be applied to a second layer of fabric curving out from the side seams. This makes the pockets appear to be patch pockets. The original sales/ charge receipt came with the coat.

Object number2003.27.63.1-.2

MarkingsTwo woven label at the back of neck. The first, grey on white, reads "Sharpee/ Sharpe of Minneapolis." The second, black on white, reads "Dry clean/ only." A printed label at the back of the neck, blue on white cardboard, reads "WPL 9026/ Lot 420A/ Size 11/12." Below this is a second printed label, blue on white cardboard, "Shell: 100% cotton/ Lining: 100% Acrylic/ Sleeve lining: 100% Acetate/ Sleeve Interlining: / 70% reprocessed wool/ 30% Unknown Reclaimed/ Fibers."

A Sage Allen sales tag on the proper right sleeve identifies the size (12), price (46.00), and sale price (36.80). Another paper sales tage identifying the manufacturing company hangs from a string through uppermost front closure buttonhole. Side 1, red on black, reads "Look Sharpe There!" Side 2 reads "spectator and/ rally coats by/ Sharpee/ of Minneapolis./ Sharpe Mfg. Co., Inc./ 1015 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis, Minnesota". A third sales tag, also paper, hangs from the same buttonhole, identifying the fabric company. Side 1, white and blue on brown, reads "Crompton." Side 2, brown on white, reads "Crompton ® Corduroy./ Care instructions For Lined or Permanently Trimmed Garments." {This is followed by care instructions.] "Member Corduroy Council of America Dry Clean Only Fabric Made in U.S.A."

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