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Coat, Military

Object Name:
Coat, Military
Object ID:
1989.010.04 a,b
Creator:
Amalgamated ClothingManufacturer
Place of Origin:
USA
Date:
1950-1953
Description:
Overcoat, military. Officer's dress overcoat (a) from Korean War, worn by Frederick M. Wood of Concord, NH. Double-breasted styling of light pinkish tan with tan lining. Six large mottled brown plastic buttons. Pockets on sides are accessible from outside and inside of coat. Sleeves have adjustable wrists. Buttoned shoulder loops with silver lieutenant colonel's leaves pinned on each. Label on inside of neck: "Tailored by/ CAVENDISH/ of Boston." Label on inside of interior pocket: "ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF AMALGAMATED CLOTHING/ UNION MADE/ GARMENT OF AMERICA." Red numbers "__ 0819" on back of tag. Stamped in multiple places with "FREDERICK M. WOOD/ 0365509". Matching belt (b) with brown plastic buckle.
Material:
Textile
Plastic
Metal
Dimensions:
W-19 L-46.5 inches
Provenance:
Owned and used by donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frederick M. Wood
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