Coat

Unknown

1868 · wool, silk · Costume Institute

This is a good example of an infant's garment worn for presentation in excellent condition. It is very possible that it was used for ceremonies such as baptism or simply to introduce and show off the child to the public. The embroidery is typical of the geometric trim that prevailed in the 1870s.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1868

Medium

wool, silk

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Samuel Riker, 1965