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Boy's coat, belt and cap (belt)
American or Western European
1880–1900
Object Place: U.S.A. or Europe
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet and braid
Dimensions
3.5 x 87 cm (1 3/8 x 34 1/4 in.); Legacy dimension: Coat: 58.0 cm, cap: 21.0 cm
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Guyford Stever
Accession Number65.892b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDark brown velvet with light brown narrow braid applied in scrolling designs to central places next to opening edges. Coat and belt lined with light brown glazed cotton.
(a) Coat, flared, with a diagonal front opening, no collar. White buttons, of which 8 are missing.
(b) Belt, ends curved, fastened with a button.
(c) Hat, no brim, oval-shaped crown. Grosgrain ribbon hanging from the back. Lined with black ribbon.
(a) Coat, flared, with a diagonal front opening, no collar. White buttons, of which 8 are missing.
(b) Belt, ends curved, fastened with a button.
(c) Hat, no brim, oval-shaped crown. Grosgrain ribbon hanging from the back. Lined with black ribbon.