Collections record Beta

Collection Record Detail

Object Name

Uniform Jacket

Object Number

2014-61-1 a

Description

Gray wool twill West Point uniform jacket. Center front opening with eight buttonholes. Band collar with center front opening with black wool felt tab and metal hook closure. Fitted at waist. Center back swallow tails. Navy and gold soutache braid on front, sleeves, collar and tails. Brass ball buttons on front, sleeves, collar and tails. Blue flannel lining at chest and tails. Off-white cotton twill lining at center back. Off-white silk lining in sleeves. Black and gold braid cadet sleeve insignia patches on upper sleeves. Taffeta under arm shields. Metal snaps at sleeve bottoms for sleeve cuffs. Waterbury Button Company marks on backs of buttons. Woven label at center back.

Comment

Worn by donor when he was at West Point Academy 1981-85.