Evening tailcoat
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1920
Materials
Wool, silk and metal
Measurements
000 mm (W); 000 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18488.1
Summary
Gentleman's evening tailcoat of fine black facecloth, lined in ivory ribbed silk. Buttons inscribed; B.C (for the Bullingdon Club, Oxford). Has matching Bullingdon Club tie (NT 18868). 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.C / (Bullingdon Club)