court suit


court suit

Summary

Black wool coat with standing collar, lined with black silk, fastening in front with two hooks, slanting braid added to represent button holes (6); black covered buttons down front (6), on cuffs (3), beneath false pocket flat (3) and at centre back (2); pocket in each tail. waistcoat, lined glazed white cotton, two pockets, buttons and button holes (5) breeches, broadcloth, knee length fastening at knee with buttons (3) and band. Wig bag for attaching to back of collar, black poplin, padded, beneath rosette of ribbon.


Object Name

court suit

Date Created

1840-1860

accession number

1948.76

Collection Group

costume
menswear

Place of creation

England

Medium

Legal

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