tail suit
Summary
Tail coat : lined black silk; deep, curved collar, black silk twill, extending to waist; two silk buttons each side; fronts cut away in front and curved from sides to back; central slit with pleat each side and two buttons above; long sleeves, false cuff. Waistcoat: lined white cotton, black silk back; low curved out front outlined with black braid, fastening with three silk buttons; pocket each side and one at left breast Trousers: concealed front fastening (fly front); legs slightly shaped at base; buttons marked "J.T.Towler. Hull" See all 6 parts of an evening suit (1956.197/6)
Object Name
tail suit
Creators Name
Date Created
1880-1890
accession number
1956.197/6
Place of creation
Hull
Medium
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