Short Army jacket

Date: July 19, 2017

General Information

Object ID	C1985.017.003
Date	July 19, 2017
Object History	1940s “Waist-length army jackets of a particular style and khaki color, resembling jackets worn by U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II. The jacket became standard issue for U.S. troops beginning in November 1944.” (getty.edu)
Physical Description	short army jacket shoulder straps, adjustable waist band, pins

Main Color	green
Fabrics	1. Outer Shell, wool 2. Lining, cotton
Technique	machine sewn stitches, topstitching, lockstitching, binding stitch, chainstitch
Grain	straight lengthwise
Overall Silhouette	Category: blousen Subcategory: Eisenhower Subcategory:Flight jacket
Neckline	notched lapel, lapel or 3 pieced rolled, folded
Sleeve Type	1 piece set in, with shoulder pads
Cuff	horizontal placket, snap closure
Hem	waist length
Lining	bodice fully lined, ease pleats across back
Pockets	2 patch pockets, one pleat, inverted, flaps, inside lining, two pockets attached to lining on inside below breast, patch, single welt
Seams	enclosed, french, lapped
Closure Type	buttons, fasteners, thread button hole, horizontal placket, snap closure
Closure Placement	center front