ladies' coat
Object number2011.009.3
Titleladies' coat
Descriptionblack silk mourning coat with velvet collar. The cuffs are decorated with raised piping, and both the sleeves and the body of the coat are decorated with silk rosettes and piping pierced to show the lining of the coat. The design indicates that a bustle would have been worn, as the line of the decoration is angled in such a way that would enhance the effect of a skirt worn over a bustle. Mid to Late 19th century
Production period19th century (mid/late)
Object namecoat, ladies'
Materialsilk