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Catalog Number
2001.80.32
Description
Cream cashmere coat with three, gold-beaded buttons at front; cream satin crepe lining; labels: "Alice Jane Dows" at neck back and "Regal 100% Pure Cashmere" inside lower front; ca. 1969.
History
This coat belonged to Hermina Bouwman Roossien. She was born in Borculo, MI on 5-15-1911. The 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Census show that Hermina was living in Holland, MI.
Hermina married Alfred Roossien in Holland, MI on 3-7-1946. They lived at 345 East 7th Street in Holland, MI (1952, 1966 Holland city directories). Alfred worked for Hart and Cooley in Holland.
Gift of
Cox, Anna-Lisa