Description
Vintage 1940s White Lab/Hospital Coat ~ made of heavy-weight cotton with a handsome striped herringbone weave ~ adds a lovely subtle texture. Features: ⭐ hand-knotted buttons ⭐ pass-through hand slits ⭐ two hand pockets ⭐ one chest pocket ⭐ back belt with knot button ⭐ vent on back hem ⭐ hanging strap on neck ⭐double-stitched seams ⭐ Hand-stitched monogram: "LJL" above the chest pocket, as well as an embroidered surname tag hand-stitched on the inside neck of the coat: "Liest". There are faint spots midway down near the button hole (see last photo). Provenance: The coat belonged to renowned doctor & researcher Leonard John Liest (Born 27 Apr, 1899, West De Pere, Wisconsin). He taught at Oregon State Hospital, while there he published a book & several scientific articles, then worked at Atascadero State Prison in California, finally settling in Santa Cruz, California. He died 11 Aug, 1983 & is buried at Oakwood memorial Park in Santa Cruz. There's a lovely description of his wedding to his second wife (In Salem, Oregon) in this newspaper article: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3986160/1948-dr-l-j-liest-ruth-loraine-davis/ More of Leonard's history here; https://www.oocities.org/ohhitroy/a/liest.htm?20227#Leonard%20John%20Liest We're calling it an Extra Large, but please refer to the measurements given below to determine the best fit. Measurements, laying flat: 20" across shoulders 25" underarm to underarm 26" across the middle 23.5" sleeve length 44" length, from back of neck to hem Vintage Hospital Coat White Cotton Lab Duster Scientist Doctor Work Utility Shop Artist's Smock Angelica
