Man's Sack Coat
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1860-1865
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with fabric-covered wooden (probably) buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across shoulders): 38 x 20in. (96.5 x 50.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Leon Hart, in memory of George F. Spencer and his daughter, Martha Linsley Spencer
DescriptionMan's informal loose coat or jacket of cotton printed in brown, tan, blue, and green in stripes overlaid with geometric and leaf patterns. The jacket has a turned-over collar, which tapers to narrow points in front. The opening extends for the length of the center front and fastens with three self-covered buttons from the neck to about mid-length. There is a welted breast pocket on the proper left side. The two-piece coat sleeves are wide at the elbow and taper to the wrist. The jacket body is constructed of three pieces, with center back and side seams. The shoulder seam is dropped in back. The jacket is lined with self-fabric.
Object number1967.36.4
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