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August 20, 2008

What Is A Duster Coat?

Author: Great_Saddle
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A duster coat has several definitions.   In women’s wear, a duster coat is a knee-length or longer coat in an unfitted style, sometimes resembling a bathrobe.  In Western wear, a duster coat was a full-length canvas or linen coat worn by horsemen to protect their everyday clothing from trail debris.  This type of duster was usually vented in the back so the wearer would have the ability to move comfortably on horseback.  In the early 20th century era of open-top automobiles, both men and women wore duster coats to protect their clothing from the elements.

Duster coats for Western horsemen became more popular in the late 20th century and are now a standard Western wear item.  Many Western movies such as “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” featured characters sporting duster coats.


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