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
Place of creation
England
Medium
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