Coat
DateCa. 1780
OriginEngland
MediumBrown silk cut and uncut velvet forming a horizontal stripe; silk satin lining; linen and cotton sleeve lining; linen innerfacings down fronts and in pleats; metal buttons.
DimensionsOL. 32 1/2" ; Back shoulder width 9 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1960-696,1
DescriptionCoat sized for a boy of brown cut and uncut velvet in a striped pattern. Collarless coat has cutaway front, closing with 10 copper alloy metal buttons, plated. Slim sleeves curved over the elbows, ending in untrimmed cuffs. Shaped pocket flaps with functional silk faced and linen pockets. Back has center vent and deep pleats.Markings"John Davis" on buttons: Stamped, rolled over a backing; possibly period.
ProvenanceEx. Coll. Doris Langley Moore.
