Overcoat
Object number2016.120.1
Manufacturer
Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
Manufacturer
American Apparel, Inc.
Date1974-2012
MediumPolyester; Cotton; Plastic; Metal
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionWomen's military-issue all weather coat, size 20R. Black polyester and cotton overcoat with collar and lapel. Full-length double-breasted with three rows of two black plastic buttons down front. Shoulder straps each with one black plastic button. Long sleeves with fabric strap on each cuff fastened with one black plastic button each. Four belt loops with integral black fabric belt with rectangular plastic slide buckle. One hip pocket on each side. Back flap on top of back. Slit up back from bottom to base of torso. Black lining. Metal zipper inside jacket for removeable liner that is not intact.DimensionsHeight x Width (Width between shoulder seams): 47.5 × 18.5 in. (120.7 × 47 cm)MarksTwo white maker labels inside proper left front panel at bottom:
Top label is white with blue and red embroidered text "DSCP / [website address] / GARRISON / COLLECTION / "...THE PERFECT FIT" ";
Bottom label is white with black stamped and printed text "37 / 20R / COAT, / WOMAN'S ALL WEATHER / POLYESTER(65%),COTTON (35%) / SPO100-99-D-0342 / 8410-01-308-8671 / AMERICAN APPAREL, INC. / [care instructions]".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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1943-1945
1941-1953