Jacket
- Object Name:
- Jacket
- Creator:
- Unidentified
- Date:
- circa1885
- Dimensions:
- W-76 L-95 inches
- Description:
- This is part of a woman's plum wedding suit. This jacket is tightly fitted, cropped at the waist. There are broad pleats in the front which taper together to form a vee. The sleeves are inset and slightly puffed at the shoulders; otherwise they are tight fitting. A turned back cuff reveals a bit of lace. Primary material is plum silk taffeta. There are three pieces plus a hat. The suit is mostly machine made with some hand work.
- Subjects:
- Textiles, Wedding costume, Jacket
- People:
- Crockett, Esther Henry
- Collection Name:
- Textile
- Item Number:
- 1981.01.03
- Accession Number:
- 1981.01.18
- Type of Material:
- Objects
- Copyright Statement:
- For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the New London Historical Society
- Participating Organization:
- New London Historical Society
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