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DS1986-195
Coat
DS1986-195

Coat

Date1780-1790
MediumSilk, embroidered with silk; linings of linen and wool.
DimensionsOL: 31" Shoulder width: 8 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1985-232,A
DescriptionBoy's coat of brown silk embroidered in shades of green and pink silk in floral pattern trimming fronts, back vent, buttons and cuffs. Collarless. Long sleeves curved over elbow, ending in narrow cuffs, each cuff trimmed with three buttons. Pocket flaps over linen pockets, trimmed with floral embroidery and three buttons beneath each flap. Back vent and pleats. Cream silk original lining. Coat has inner linings of linen and chest padding of woolen and linen. Note: needlework in satin stitch, French knots and couching. Silk has horizontal stripe created by supplementary warp floats.
ProvenanceVendor attributed coat to America.
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