Child’s Coat

Europe

1890 - 1910

  • Titles Child's Coat (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton
  • Dimensions Overall: 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Biddle W. Worthington, Jr., in memory of Anita Eustis Worthington, 1987.216.16a
  • Work Type coat
  • Classification Costume

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