Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Coat, Tail |
Object ID # |
1987.66.2 |
Title |
John W. Longacre wedding coat, 1875 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Date |
1875 |
Material |
Cotton, Wool |
Dimensions |
L-34 inches |
Description |
A man's wedding coat made out of a black felted wool. There is a notcheded lapel collar and a high two button closure (missing both) just above the waist seam. There is an additional button located under the proper right lapel. There are also two buttons at each sleeve cuff, (although one is missing from the left side. Starting from the waist down, the coat is left open with slight rounded flaps. At the back there is a box pleat with two buttons flanking the single vent. There is a hidden pocket in the fold of the box pleat of the right flap. The coat is lined in green (probably was black but has oxidized) silk with machine quilting along the upper half of the coat. There is also a left chest inside pocket. The jacket is machine constructed with hand finishing details. |
Provenance |
Worn by John W. Longacre (1848-1922) on his January 9th, 1875 wedding to Mary B. Schantz (1852-1931). The couple moved to Richland Township, Bucks County and were members of the East Swamp Mennonite Church |
Source |
Gift of Dorothy Longacre McGann |
People |
Longacre, John W., 1848-1922 Longacre, Mary B. Schantz, 1852-1931 |
Collection |
Clothing-Men's |