Hunting tailcoat
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wool and metal
Measurements
440 mm (Width); 1122 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18481
Summary
Gentleman's hunting 'pink' tailcoat in scarlet fine wool, the buttons marked; SWW (for South West Wilts Hunt). Label reads; Lesley and Roberts / 16 George Street / Hanover Square / London W. Handwritten, / Coat for Gibbs. From wardrobe in Lord Wraxall's bedroom. Riding kit. Silk lining badly shattered.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
/ SWW /