Roos Brothers
Coat

RetailerAmerican, active 1886–1957
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Coat
Datec. 1940
PlaceUnited States
MediumWool and astrakhan
DimensionsOverall: 35 1/2 × 22 1/2in. (90.2 × 57.2cm)
Credit LineGift of Kitty Bridges
Object number96.795
Not on view

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ProvenanceKitty Bridges; given to MFAH, 1996.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label: "Roos Brothers California"

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A Stag
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Suit
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1994
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.A & .B
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99.620.A,.B,.C
Suit
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96.701.A-.C
Dress
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Ensemble
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Coat
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98.643
Jacket
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1984–1985
Polyester, rayon lining, bugle beads, sequins, seed beads, paste gems, metallic embroidery thread, and metallic coil
2000.500