Officer's coat

1900

Place madeSan Francisco, California, United States, North America

Wool, silk, metal, plastic

Overall: 3 1/4 x 18 x 30 1/2 in. ( 8.3 x 45.7 x 77.5 cm )

Gift of Mr. Irving Levy

1950.326a

This officer's coat was worn by E. J. Sadler. The Society also owns other of Sadler's uniform items.

DescriptionBlack or dark blue Naval officer's single-breasted coat, with 1 1/4" closed stand-up collar (1 hook and eye), with anchor insignia on each side of the throat; 6 buttons down the front which fasten on the interior; gilt lacing trim around each wrist of closed sleeves (no cuffs) with metal star above; bodice slit at the sides, with 2 sets hooks and eyes to close the slits; 1 1/2" braid trim around the collar, outer edges and vertically incurving at the back of the bodice of coat; 3 panels at the back of the bodice; lined with black silk, breast lightly padded and quilted, vertical slit pocket at the left breast, horizontal slit pocket at the right breast.

Markingsprinted: on tag inside right breast pocket: "J. M. LITCHFIELD & CO. / SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. / NO." handwritten: on tag inside right breast pocket: "E J Sadler / Sept. 4, 1900"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM