Maroon, cotton, gabardine like material coat. One inch lace trim on front, cuffs and yoke. Sacque lined with tan cotton material. 22" yoke with 4 points. Sleeve length 25", waist measurement 28 1/2". Collar is attached 2" wide and 13 1/2" long with three hook and eyes. Sacque has nine staves. Thirteen hooks and eyes down front. Belt is attached to the back and is 31" long, 1 3/8" wide. Four rows of stitches the length of the belt. Measurement down back seam, exclusive of yoke 15".
Person: Jonathan Fairchild Organization: Homestead National Monument of America Position: Historian Address: 8523 W State Hwy 4, Beatrice, NE 68310 Email: jonathan_fairchild@nps.gov
Person: Amy Neumann Organization: Homestead National Monument of America Position: Museum Technician Address: 8523 West State Hwy 4, Beatrice, NE 68310 Email: amy_neumann@nps.gov