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Suit

Object Name:
Suit
Object ID:
1959.068.035
Date:
1850-1860
Description:
Suit (Frock Coat), Men's. White poplin frock coat, wide collar and reverse. Four pearl buttons to waist, Two buttons at back, two pockets. Fine white braid on edges. All hand sewn.
Material:
Textile
Cotton
Mother-of-Pearl
Provenance:
All materials from the attic of the Burpee homestead in New London, a neighbor of the donor. The Burpee family has been in this home since 1817.
Credit Line:
Gift of Susan Colgate Cleveland
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