Item: ONJR24HGGM026
Original U.S. Civil War General Officer’s Double Breasted Frock Coat with Velvet Cuffs & Collar - Gloves in Coattail Pocket
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Original Item. Only One Available. This is one of the scarcest pieces of Civil War militaria we have ever offered, an original General Officer’s double breasted frock coat with velvet cuffs & collars, with both shoulder board posts still fully intact, making for a great display opportunity with some shoulder boards added. This coat is a strong example of a rarely encountered piece of clothing from the Civil War, Federal service. We likely won’t ever see one in this condition again. The black velvet collar & cuffs are in great condition.The coat is constructed of a fine grade of English, broadcloth wool, in a deep, indigo-dyed blue. The front retains its 2 rows of 8 & 7 General Staff buttons (one button on the right side has come off and is in the pocket), with four on the back, and the 6 small cuff buttons. The back of every button is marked to Waterbury Button Co. of Connecticut. The buttonholes are hand-whipped and corded.Please note the correct bowed sleeves, which is seen on most examples of wartime manufacture officer’s frock coats. The coat is padded and there is a breast pocket on the left side. There is a hanging loop at the inside neck line, and the collar is lined with velvet. The interior lining is in great shape for its age but does show damage as is expected, with one large tear in the lower right side. The lining of frock coats from this period are extraordinarily fragile, so please exercise caution when handling it.There is a deep pocket in each coattail, and inside of one were a pair of white gloves from the period, with one of the gloves missing the middle finger. A very nice find, and these coattail pockets were meant for precisely this reason! The lining of the coat is in fair shape overall with multiple tears and rips as shown. The exterior has the expected heavy wear and staining, with some heavy moth damage across the front flap as shown. The velvet of the cuffs is extremely well-retained. The moth damage to the front could be mended, but it should display very well without it.The coat exhibits a combination of treadle machine and hand sewn construction, with most of the buttons having been resewn after falling off. The only button not attached is retained in the pocket. This is a lovely example of a Federal, Civil War, General officer’s frock coat.This is one of the scarcest Civil War uniforms we have ever offered. Comes ready for further research and display.Approximate Measurements:-
Collar to shoulder: 9"
Shoulder to sleeve: 25”
Shoulder to shoulder: 14"
Chest width: 15.5”
Waist: 14.5"
Hip: 24"
Front length: 39.5"
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