Civil War Regulation Enlisted Overcoat

Description:

Civil War Regulation Enlisted Overcoat, c. mid to late 19th century, sky blue kersey with eagle buttons, sleeves lined with cotton sheeting, and body lined with black and brown striped wool flannel.

Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck.
Estimate $800-1,000

Kersey has some moth holes on sleeves, body, and cape, small cape buttons are of a later pattern and may be replacements, overall in good condition.


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