Museum Collections
Luce Center
Overcoat
Object Number:
1947.409h
Date:
1940-1947
Medium:
Wool, silk, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 24 1/4 x 52 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 61.6 x 133.4 cm )
Marks:
printed: inside left breast pocket, on label: "Vaxelaire Tignot & Cie. / NANCY / No. / le"
handwritten: inside left breast pocket, on label: "26979 / M Bullard / (illeg.)"
Description:
Camel-colored wool double-breasted overcoat; tan velvet double collar; shoulder loops which button at the collar end, lined with caramel-colored satin; 5 buttons down each side of the front, vertical pockets at each hip; closed sleeves (no cuffs); one panel on the back, pleated at the center to the waistline, 2 straps at the waistline which fasten at the center with 2 buttons, skirt is split from the waistline to the hem, buttons closed with 4 buttons; bodice lined with tan and brown checked worsted wool, sleeves lined with tan satin, horizontal breast pockets with flaps which button closed.
Gallery Label:
This overcoat was worn by Robert Lee Bullard (1861-1947) during World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert Lee Bullard
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




