Coat
Hand-sewn long tail coat, Hancock, MA
1800-1850
Description
Tan coat, fulled. No lining, entirely hand-sewn. Long-tail coat with two hook and eye closures in front. One interior pocket made of brown cotton. Other pocket flap is "faux". Two brass buttons at each sleeve that has a floral etched design. Two brass buttons at back "flaps" with an embossed eagle design; on the back of the left button is raised lettering, "Waterbury Button Co." and on the back of the right button is "Extra Quality". Cotton tape at waist. Handwoven tape at the sleeve interior.
Massachusetts Hancock
