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Coat

early 20th century

Loose coat of spotted cream silk printed with black broken stripes inset with tiny flower posies, with deep border to hem of similar small flowers. The long sleeves end in 'period' turn back cuffs, set with broad gold lace braid. The coat and cuffs are set with large embroidered buttons.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Loose coat of spotted cream silk printed with black broken stripes worn in an unidentified production for the John Martin Harvey company, early 20th century.
Physical description
Loose coat of spotted cream silk printed with black broken stripes inset with tiny flower posies, with deep border to hem of similar small flowers. The long sleeves end in 'period' turn back cuffs, set with broad gold lace braid. The coat and cuffs are set with large embroidered buttons.
Dimensions
  • Length: 1025mm
  • Width: 461mm
  • Weight: 3.35kg
Credit line
Given by Mrs P. Chapman
Object history
This coat was worn in an unidentified production for the John Martin Harvey company.
Association
Collection
Accession number
S.216-1985

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Record createdJune 16, 2004
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