Breeches
Swears and Wells
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
velvet & metal
Measurements
711 mm (Width); 510 mm (L)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291475
Summary
Black velvet breeches, the grey striped lining labelled ; 'Swears and (ampersand) Wells/London'. The black buttons around the top and front fastening also have the makers name impressed and gilded. Shaped waist, raised at the back. A band of gold braid around the knees with a buckle. BN87a
Marks and inscriptions
Swears and (ampersand) Wells/London
Makers and roles
Swears and Wells, tailor