Worn by
John H. Janeway
Frock coat
1870-1880
Place madeUnited States, North America
Wool, cotton, metal, linen
Overall: 4 x 23 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 59.7 x 92.7 cm )
2432a
This frock coat was worn by Colonel John H. Janeway.
DescriptionDark blue wool officer's double-breasted frock coat with 1" closed stand-up collar (1 hook and eye) lined with dark blue velvet, epaulette attachments remaining on shoulders, 9 buttons down both sides of the front, open false cuffs with 3 buttons at the bottom of each sleeve; 4 panels at the back of the bodice with 2 buttons near the center at the waistline, 2 buttons at the bottom of the split skirt; inside lined with dark green twill-weave cotton, horizontal slit pocket at the left breast lined with green linen, front of bodice lightly padded and quilted, 2 sets of hooks and eyes near the waistline near the 2 bottom buttonholes.Markingsstamped: reverse of bodice buttons: "D. EVANS & CO. SSVR / ATTLEBORO"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
