Collection Highlights
New York City Hall, front elevation
Date:
1802
Object Number:
PR.040.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tail coat
Object Number:
1945.66
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 3/4 x 28 x 3 in. ( 98.4 x 71.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Homespun, black, double-breasted wool tail coat with a wide collar, notched lapels, two flap pockets at the hips and two rows of wooden buttons, covered in black textile, down the front; long tails, split down the center in the back.
Gallery Label:
This tail coat was made for George Fenner, the grandfather of the donor's husband, probably in Rush, Genesse Co., NY, by his daughters, Sophia and Mary.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irene Everett Fenner
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
