Costume
Firmin and Son Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
1900
Materials
cotton and silk
Place of origin
London
Collection
Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1185163
Summary
A fancy dress costume in early 18th century style. With frock coat, waistcoat and breeches. Possibly worn by Viscount Clive, Percy Robert Herbert (1892-1916) Made by a professional Court Costumier, London. c1900.
Provenance
Purchased by the National Trust from John George Herbert, 8th Earl of Powis and the Powis Estate Trustees in June 2010.
Makers and roles
Firmin and Son Ltd