Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Greatcoat
Object Number:
1762
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 30 x 50 in. ( 8.9 x 76.2 x 127 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse of each button: "A. THOMAS & CO. / PHILA PA"
Description:
Light blue wool enisted man's greatcoat; 2 1/4" closed stand-up collar (one hook and eye); 5 buttons down the front, no pockets, closed cuffed sleeves; back made in 2 panel, 2 straps around the waist which fasten at the center to 2 buttons, skirt split at the bottom, fastens with one button; shoulder cape closes at the front fastening with 6 buttons; all butttons cast with shield-breasted eagle; bodice lined with dark green twill-weave fabric, sleeves lined with white cotton fabric.
Credit Line:
Gift of De Witt M. Lockman, 1931
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
