Cream Embroidered Coat
Date1920s
Object NameCoat
Mediumtussah silk
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011450
About MeDuring the 19th and early 20th centuries clothes made from this wild silk generally came from Bengal in India. The fabric is quite stiff and coarse so it is suitable for garments that might need to be more durable, such as coats. Tussah silk is also used as an upholstery fabric.