oddmod Posted August 12, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 12, 2009 I came across this jacket (coat) in a small rural museum. They didn't have any specific information on it, and I told them I would try to help reference it for them. It looks to me to be from "The Indian Wars" time frame. Really strange collar on it, maybe it was supposed to be a stand up that someone folded over, also the decorative ribbons look almost like added costume pieces to me. Any help appreciated. Thanks, JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddmod Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted August 12, 2009 I came across this jacket (coat) in a small rural museum. They didn't have any specific information on it, and I told them I would try to help reference it for them. It looks to me to be from "The Indian Wars" time frame. Really strange collar on it, maybe it was supposed to be a stand up that someone folded over, also the decorative ribbons look almost like added costume pieces to me.Any help appreciated. Thanks, JC detail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIl Sanow Posted August 12, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 12, 2009 It conforms to NO U.S. Army pattern that I am aware of. I can't tell you what it is. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 12, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 12, 2009 Theater / stage prop...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddmod Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted August 12, 2009 Theater / stage prop...? Ok, well let me ask the question a little differently. What do you make of that tag ? During what period was the Army using Khaki (prior to WW2) ? Do the buttons look like issued items or purely costume ? My feeling is that the jacket is definitely pre WW2.... and probably mid to late "Victorian" or early "Edwardian" Thanks again, JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted August 12, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 12, 2009 To me it looks like a pajamas top or smoking jacket, with what appear to be mohair collar and cuff bands. I could see something like this being a private purchase item with the "US ARMY STANDARD KHAKI" being a manufacturer's say of saying they used a correct shade of khaki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 12, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 12, 2009 Open pockets a giveaway, button appear repro, modern era chain stitch around button holes, no provision for epaulets, no provision on collar for insignia etc, no mfg name, applied ornamental cloth around collar, rolled seam at bottom leading to coat flaps.... enough for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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