beagling hunting uniform

J H Davies

Summary

Jacket/coat : Black wool, fastening with three brass buttons embossed with a hare. Two smaller buttons at each cuff. Three flapped pockets, breast and two side. Vent at back. Lined with black glazed cotton-rayon mix. Sleeves lined with ivory satin shirting. Two inner pockets. Waistcoat : Scarlet facecloth, fastening with six small brass buttons. Two pockets on sides. Lined with striped cotton shirting. Back, brown cotton-rayon, with adjustable strap and brass buckle. Breeches : White cotton drill with brushed lining. Six button fly. Side pockets. Six buttons around waistband for braces (one replacement). Buttoning below knee with four buttons. Shirt : White cotton poplin. Collarless and fastening with five buttons (one missing). Plus collar stud. Stocks : White cotton. One pique and two plain weave. Different width-ends from 3ins to 6 1/2ins.