Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Driving coat
Object name
Driving coat
Date
1909
Medium
Wool, silk, brass
Dimensions
Overall: 39 1/2 x 21 x 3 in. ( 100.3 x 53.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Black wool single-breasted driving coat from the uniform of the Coaching Club with a fitted body and short full skirt; three brass buttons down the front and four at each cuff inscribed, "C C" with a man driving a coach with horses on each; split tab collar and lapel; split up the back to the waist with coaching club buttons on each side; flap pockets at the waist; lined with black silk twill.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Harris Fahnestock
Object Number
1943.351a
Marks
inscribed: buttons: "C C" with a coach with horses between
printed and written: on label in inside pocket: "HERBERT F. TAYLOR, 320 FIFTH AVE. NEW YORK/ Harris Fahnestock, Esq/ Date. March 1st 1909"
Gallery Label
This driving coat, part of a Coaching Club uniform, was worn by Harris Fahnestock.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
