Coat

1981.1495

Creation Date
1900
1900 – 1930
Materials

Dimensions

137.16 cm. L Item (Overall)

Description
Bear hide coat. The bear was shot in 1900 by Andrew W. Anderson, father of Clarence Anderson and uncle of Delbert Anderson. This coat was made from the hide. The coat is well made, has a very good quilted cotton lining and shows very little wear. There is a tear by an inside pocket. It is double breasted with 10 toggle buttons. There is a wide collar and the sleeves have elastic cuffs on the inside. The coat is 54" long and made for a grown man.

Related People and Organizations
Anderson, Clarence Martin
Anderson, Delbert

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