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1. Frock Coat, about 1770-1780

Description:
Exquisite frock coat from about the time of the American Revolution.Silk imported from England.Styling typical of the 1770s, great curved foreparts and heavy cuffed sleeves.Pink brocade and pink taffeta reminds us of the colorful dress of males in the 18th century. The chain stitching (ca. 1860) and newer fabrics indicate that repairs to the coat are later 19th century. The coat was probably used as theater costume in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Date Issued:
[1770 TO 1780]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection