Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Frock coat
Object Number:
2432d
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 22 x 38 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 55.9 x 97.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse of bodice buttons: "THOMAS N. DALE & CO. / NEW-YORK"
Description:
Dark blue wool officer's double-breasted frock coat, with 3/4" closed stand-up collar lined with dark blue velvet, yellow metal epauletters with 3/8" bullion on the shoulders (no insignia), 7 buttons on each side down the front, 3 buttons on each closed, false cuff; 4 panels at the back of the bodice, with 2 buttons near the center at the waistline and a button near the bottom of each side of the split skirt; all buttons cast with the Great Seal; inside lined with dark green silk, bodice lightly padded and quilted except the center back 2 panels, slit pocket at the left breast, 2 sets of hooks and eyes at the opening of the waist, sleeves lined with white silk.
Gallery Label:
This frock coat was worn by Colonel John H. Janeway.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
