Coat
Date1760-1780
OriginEngland (probably)
MediumSilk suiting, warp stripe woven with supplemental wefts to form lozenge and floral design; metallic silver and silk woven trim around buttonholes; green silk coat lining (possibly replaced)
DimensionsL: 46 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1967-612,1
DescriptionCoat of blue and white pin-stripe silk taffeta, woven all-over in small white diamond-lozenges, each enclosing small pink rosebud; Lining of coat is green silk taffeta. Trim 1/4" metallic-silver. Coat is collarless, with slightly curving line from neck to bottom of skirt; shaped, deep pocket flaps; 4" cuffs on wrist length sleeves; skirt with deep vents at center back and sides, with pleats. Elongated false buttonholes of metallic-silver braid and large buttons trim upper part of coat, pockets, cuffs, and back. Completely lined with green silk taffeta.Construction History:
1. 1760-1780 Initial Construction
2. Date Unknown- lining possibly replaced
