Jacket

C-0573-26

Brown Beaded Jacket: Jacket
Title
Brown Beaded Jacket: Jacket
Creation Date
1880 – 1899
Materials

Dimensions

16" W x 18" L Item (Overall)

Width at shoulders

32 1/2" W Other (see measurement notes)

Cuff to Cuff

Count
1
Description
A women's silk jacket with a high collar, wide lapels, and long sleeves. Features three rows of beading (two rows of clear beads around a row of multi-colored beads) on the collar, waist, upper arms, lapels, and cuffs. Also features boning, brown lining, and hook-and-eye closure. Heavily damaged - fabric beneath the lapels is violet/purple. The brittle fabric also has water and sweat stains. Dated to the late-1800's. Unattributed.

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