Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Date:
1805
Object Number:
1867.306
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Frock coat
Object Number:
1941.231
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Wool, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 x 15 x 4 in. ( 99.1 x 38.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Blue wool double-breasted frock coat with a close-fitting body and a full knee-length skirt; high, wide split tab velvet collar, lapel and cuffs; woven button covers on the two rows of five buttons; angled pockets at the hips; lined with blue and black striped satin.
Gallery Label:
This frock coat belonged to Francis Robert Rives, Esq., father of the donor. Francis Rives was Secretary of the Legation in London from 1842 to 1844, and was appointed bt president John Tyler.
Credit Line:
Gift of Reginal W. Rives
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
