Coat
Catalog Number
1998.41.8Description
Cream-colored satin coat decorated with embroidered 3.5" medallions; lining is also cream satin but plain; high collar is stitched in rows, also on each side of front closure; sleeves are quite wide, with rows of stitching at cuffs; stiff Asian motifs are made of satin and meet their counterparts to button the coat; neck label with "Ying Tai Co., Hong Kong, 27 Chung King Arcade, Kowloon.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.