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Coachmen's greatcoat

Coachmen's greatcoat
Object name 
Coachmen's greatcoat
Date 
1922
Medium 
Wool, cotton, brass
Dimensions 
Overall: 52 x 20 x 4 in. ( 132.1 x 50.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description 
Blue double-breasted wool groom's greatcoat from a Coaching Club uniform with a fitted body and a full ankle-length skirt; short pointed collar with an interior trim of blue and gold stripes; two rows of six round brass buttons; split up the back with two buttons at each side; two flap pockets at the waist; one vertical pocket inside the front; padded back; remained of interior lined with a black and taupe plaid wool; maker's label inside the interior pocket.
Credit Line 
Gift of Harris Fahnestock
Object Number 
INV.11813
Marks 
printed and written: on the label: "Capps/ John Patterson & Co/ 655-671 FIFTH AVE/ NEW YORK AND/ BELLVUE AVE/ NEWPORT RI/ Harris Fahnestock/ Date. SEP 7 1922 No. 5350"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.