Waistcoat
Peter Robinson Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1915
Materials
Wool, metal and cotton
Measurements
495 mm (H)
Place of origin
Oxford Street
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152269
Summary
Waistcoat. A black wool twill weave waistcoat with a raised nap, dated c1915 trimmed with four pockets; five buttons and button holes; and a strap and buckle. It is lined with a white cotton satin weave printed blue stripe; and a brown cotton twill weave and has a label marked 'Peter Robinson Ltd.,/ Oxford St. London W./ No.' and handwritten 'Yorke'. Hand and machine sewn.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Makers and roles
Peter Robinson Ltd