Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
Date:
ca. 1750
Object Number:
1902.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Frock coat
Object Number:
2417d
Date:
ca. 1854
Medium:
Wool, velvet, silk
Dimensions:
overall: 38 x 16 x 3 in.
Description:
Navy wool double-breasted frock coat with a black velvet collar, pointed lapels with black trim and two rows of three black silk covered buttons up the front; fitted body with a full knee-length skirt, split up the back to the waist; slit pocket at the waist and an angled placard pocket at the breast; black trim around the opening and around the cuffs; lined with black silk.
Gallery Label:
This frock coat is part of the wedding outfit of Leverett Hyslop Sage, who married Maria Anderson, May 10, 1854.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jennie A. Sage
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
