Man's long-sleeved coat in felted cream wool fabric elaborately embroidered in black wool couchwork over much of the surface. A flap at the rear behind the neck is similarly decorated. A pocket at each side of the front opening, which is secured with black wool knot buttons and loops.Stand up collar. Cut away at the end of the sleeve son the inner edge.
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