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Buff coat belonging to John Leverett

Buff coat belonging to John Leverett Ox hide, linen thread

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    Ox hide, linen thread by unknown maker, England, circa 1640

    73.65 cm down back seam, 53.3 cm around waist

    Clothing, men’s 001


    This 1640 buff coat (from the term buffalo or ox) is a type of heavy and very thick leather jacket or coat used in battle. It was worn by Governor John Leverett (1616-1679) as a soldier in Oliver Cromwell’s Parliamentary Army and later in New England as protective armor during King Philip’s war.