Man's Uniform Overcoat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mitchell Arron
1927 - 2026
Date1951-1953
MediumMelton wool, cotton-twill, plastic
DimensionsCenter Back Length x Shoulder Width: 47 × 19in. (119.4 × 48.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mitchell and Vivian Arron
DescriptionU. S. Army enlisted man’s overcoat, double-breasted, ulster-style design with notched lapel and roll collar in olive drab 32-ounce melton wool with a partial lining of 8.2-ounce cotton-twill. The overcoat has 9, 1inch diameter light brown plastic great seal buttons, 7 on the front for closure and two on the back belt, 2 half-inch light brown plastic great seal buttons on shoulders, and nine basic half-inch diameter buttons in brown plastic.
Identifying information has been stamped on the lining of the upper back in black, “A 3849”, “40R”. Worn by Mitchell Arron during the Korean War.
Identifying information has been stamped on the lining of the upper back in black, “A 3849”, “40R”. Worn by Mitchell Arron during the Korean War.
Object number2020.26.2
MarkingsStamped on lining of upper back: “A 3849” and “40R”On View
Not on view
1950-1954
