Coat
Designer
Muriel King
(1900 - 1977)
1932
Rodier wool and metal
Gift of Muriel King
Object number71.268.20
Muriel King’s designs were by no means inexpensive, but as Vogue advised, investing in a quality garment was wise during the Depression years. Unique buttons feature a rendition of the national coat of arms—a clear and powerful symbol of American unity and patriotism at a time of tremendous hardship.
DescriptionSlim double-breasted coat of ribbed black Rodier wool; narrow club collar; four large metal military buttons; patch pockets; squared yoke in backCollections
Exhibitions