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Coachman cloak

Unknown1901/1925

National Museum of the Romanian Peasant

National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
Bucharest, Romania

An impressive piece of clothing in both size and artistry, it was generously cut, very long and decorated with felt patches and wool thread stiches. The cloak was designed to protect the coachman from cold and rain, since his job forced him to sit in the front driving chair and face the elements.

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  • Creator: Unknown
  • Creator Nationality: Romanian
  • Date: 1901/1925
  • Location: Romania, Muntenia
  • Provenance: National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
  • Type: Costume
  • Title: Haină de surugiu, Coachman cloak
National Museum of the Romanian Peasant

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