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Cloak belonging to Peter Oliver

Cloak belonging to Peter Oliver Superfine wool, covered wood buttons, linen thread

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    Superfine wool, covered wood buttons, linen thread by unknown maker, England, circa 1770

    124.5 cm L

    Clothing, Men’s 008


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    [ This description is from the project: Fashioning the New England Family ]

    Crimson superfine wool, material from England, workmanship probably England, about 1770. Features two-stage double collar, top collar able to fold upright and button at neck while bottom collar is scalloped and ends in point at center back. Front closure has non-working buttonholes and wool-covered wooden buttons. Center back has series of four "buttonholes" (uncut design feature) at each side of hemmed center slit.