US 19th Century, Variant, Army 1872 Undress Pattern Coat, Warner Brothers

Original era manufacture. This could represent a number of uses, Fraternal, Ringmaster and perhaps Army or Militia officer use. Dark blue wool service coat with decorative frogging down the front. Four open top external pockets, each secured with a hard rubber button. Hidden button front with button closure. Black polished cotton body lining with striped cotton sleeve lining. Inside the left shoulder is a Warner Brothers property stamp. Several of the closure buttons are broken, and there is a seam on the interior of the lining which has opened up, otherwise quite sound, no moth issues to report. Size about a 38 regular.