coat
Catalog Number
1998.41.7Description
Coat, gold brocade fabric on a cream-colored base; plain cut, flaring to 72" at hem; a large shawl collar extends beyond the shoulders; long raglan sleeves with deep cuffs; two vertical slip pockets; no center seam in back; lining is cream-colored nylon; an inner lining is of a hard, net-like woven wool; no signs of wear.History
This coat belonged to Holland, MI resident Margaret Hampson. Margaret was born on 3-19-1908 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. She moved to Holland, MI in 1960 with her husband John.Margaret and John lived in Holland at 849 Allen Drive. John was vice-president of Hampson manufacturing at 415 West 21st in Holland. They were members of Grace Episcopal Church.
Margaret died in Holland, MI on 3-16-1998.