Overcoat
Category
Costume
Date
1990 - 2000
Materials
Cashmere Satin Plastic
Measurements
1071 mm (Height)
Collection
575 Wandsworth Road, London
NT 1540855
Summary
An orange-brown cashmere man’s overcoat, with a dark gold lining of twill weave rayon. The coat is single breasted with deep lapels fastened with three circular plastic, simulated horn buttons. There is a pocket at each front hip and another at the right breast containing a white paper tissue. There is a pocket at each inside breast and a brown cord hanging loop to the inside back neck. There is a centre back vent.
Provenance
Bequeathed to the National Trust by Khadambi Asalache upon his death in 2006; acquired fully in November 2010.
Marks and inscriptions
Inside left breast side.: with gold thread script “100% / Cashmere”.