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JACKET

Date1899-1902
Dimensions75 x 39.8 x 6 cm
Object numberHF.84.14.2
DescriptionBlack wool broadcloth dress jacket with red piping and a red stand up collar that has three hook and eye closures. The collar is trimmed in braided metallic thread and has a semi-spherical metallic thread badge with feather extensions on both ends of the collar. The shoulder straps are red with two pips attached to each shoulder strap and are trimmed in braided metallic thread. The jacket has nine brass buttons down the center front. The cuffs are decorated with braided metallic thread Austrian knots attached to each cuff as well as two small brass buttons. The jacket is fitted at the waist and slightly flares to the hips. On the back of the jacket is a kick pleat at the center bottom that is flanked by four buttons on each side and a braided metallic thread trim.