Pale Pink Wool Coat
Date1960s
Object NameCoat
Mediumwool slub weave, rayon and plastic
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsBack Length: 98cm
Bust: 97cm
Bust: 97cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1987.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS013859
Keywords
This coat is both fashionable and practical. It is a perfect pink pastel shade for Spring and offers protection from light showers, as wool contains a natural oil called lanolin, which acts as a waterproofing agent.
Tailoring of this type was fashionable in the 1960s, with many styles copying the clothes designed for Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of the American President. The pastel shade, boxy cut and large pockets of the coat echo the refined elegance of the First Lady.
1960s
1970s
Late 1920s - Early 1930s
late 19th Century
1920s
1914-1919
1930-1949