Museum Collections
Luce Center
Frock coat
Object Number:
2432a
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 23 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 59.7 x 92.7 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse of bodice buttons: "D. EVANS & CO. SSVR / ATTLEBORO"
Description:
Dark blue wool officer's double-breasted frock coat with 1" closed stand-up collar (1 hook and eye) lined with dark blue velvet, epaulette attachments remaining on shoulders, 9 buttons down both sides of the front, open false cuffs with 3 buttons at the bottom of each sleeve; 4 panels at the back of the bodice with 2 buttons near the center at the waistline, 2 buttons at the bottom of the split skirt; inside lined with dark green twill-weave cotton, horizontal slit pocket at the left breast lined with green linen, front of bodice lightly padded and quilted, 2 sets of hooks and eyes near the waistline near the 2 bottom buttonholes.
Gallery Label:
This frock coat was worn by Colonel John H. Janeway.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




