Evening tailcoat
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1920
Materials
Wool, silk and metal
Measurements
0 x 510 mm; 1160 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18486
Summary
Gentleman's evening tailcoat of fine navy gaberdine lined in pale yellow silk. Buttons inscribed; BH (Beaufort Hunt). Printed label reads; Huntsman and Sons / 11 Savile Row / London / W1. Handwritten label in pocket reads; 441 / Lord Wraxall / 13.12.28. Lining split under arms. Silk lining fragile. Early 20th century. From wardrobe in Lord Wraxall's Bedroom. Evening dress.
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
/ B.H / (Beaufort Hunt)