Boat Cloak FDR Naval Black Wool Cape
FDR's Boat cloak Roosevelt Yalta Naval Black Wool Cape
Made by Order in New Hampshire
Materials:
- Black Wool Cloak with Black Velvet Collar.
- Lining is Crepe back Satin in colors Black, Burgundy, Navy, Green Satin.
Other colors available by order.
- Large Black Frog style clasp for closure.
Measurements:
Small - Med: About 19-21" shoulder width and about 46” to 47” long
Large - XLarge: About 22-24" shoulder width and about 47” to 48” long
XXLg - XXXLg: About 25-27" shoulder width and about 49” to 50” long
Optionally, we can make the cloak in Navy Blue Wool or other colors for lining.
Roosevelt wore this distinctive wool and velvet cloak during his trip to the Yalta Conference in Crimea, in February 1945.
It is a U.S. Navy regulation officer's boat-cloak.
Roosevelt wore similar boat cloaks during other trips he made during his presidency.
The image of FDR in these cloaks is one of the most enduring of the war years.
Made by Order - in 3-4 weeks.
Professionally Hand Made in New Hampshire.
Care information
Care information
Dry Cleaning Only