Costume, Performance

Object number2015.109.6

Date1947

MediumWool; twill; metal

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

DescriptionRed, wool twill coat, open front with wide roll collar and two black tie strings on either side. Silver buttons with floral design down the front, fake button holes, folded barrel cuffs, two pockets with novelty double layer flaps.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth: 42.5 × 20.5 × 2 in. (108 × 52.1 × 5.1 cm)
InscriptionsIn inside lining below collar is “WCC 40 / C7”
Historical NotesA costume was used in the 1947 motion picture "Unconquered." It was worn by Howard Da Silva, who played the character of Garth. This coat is part of a collection of costumes that was purchased from Western Costume in 2015.

Related person Howard Da Silva

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