[MILITARIA]. Late 19th-to-early 20th-century US Navy officer's dress tailcoat.
US Navy black wool tailed jacket with black silk interior and white cotton sleeve lining. Both sleeves featuring two stripes with star insignia designating rank of lieutenant. Double breasted with 6 matching coat-size brass buttons at front and 2 at tails. Two interior pocket and pockets at tails. Very light wear and scattered mothing, but overall good condition.
Provenance: Julian Converse collection.
Property from the Inventory of James C. Frasca