Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coat
Title
Coat
Object name
Tailcoat
Date
1887
Medium
Wool, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 19 x 37 in. ( 6.4 x 48.3 x 94 cm )
Description
Black wool double-breasted tailcoat; 11/2" dark blue velvet closed stand-up collar (one hook and eye); 7 buttons down each side; closed sleeves with dark blue velvet false cuffs; 4 panels across the back with 2 buttons near the center at the waistline; all buttons covered with black silk; coat and tails lined with dark green silk, sleeves lined with white silk, breast lightly padded and quilted, vertical slit pocket on the left.
Credit Line
Gift of P. Hamlin
Object Number
1949.324b
Marks
embroidered: on label inside neck: "BROOKS BROTHERS, / BROADWAY."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





