Mary King Scrimgeour's collarless coat, Lewiston, ca. 1900

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Mary King Scrimgeour's collarless coat, Lewiston, ca. 1900

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A full length red wool coat, with full sleeves and a short standing velvet collar evoking a collarless effect. Decorative applied silk cord scrolls, also known as soutache, appear at the front yoke, across the back shoulders, and at the cuffs. Three silk covered buttons with a crocheted lace overlay compliment the scroll-work. The inside of the coat is fully lined in cream silk, with lace finished edges. The coat is associated with Mary A. (King) Scrimgeour of Lewiston.

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  • Title: Mary King Scrimgeour's collarless coat, Lewiston, ca. 1900
  • Creation Date: circa 1900
  • Subject Date: circa 1900
  • Location: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
  • Media: wool, silk, cotton
  • Local Code: 1996.32.18
  • Collection: Costume collection
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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