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Brown Fur Jacket or Coatee
Image Not Available for Brown Fur Jacket or Coatee

Brown Fur Jacket or Coatee

Date1870 - 1885
Object NameJacket
Mediumotter skin, silk and wadding
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionPresented in 1986.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011442
About MeVictorian coats were often made in a loose-fitting style to accommodate the crinoline or, in this example, the bustle skirt, which has fullness at the back. Wearing fur and silk together, as in this rich ensemble, made for a fashionable combination.