Uniform jacket
Firmin and Sons
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
velvet, silk, wool & metal
Measurements
810 mm (L)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291613.5
Summary
A red jacket of the King's Dragoon Guards with dark blue velvet sleeves and collar. The sleeves have a V shaped band at the cuff, with applied giltmetal braid. On the collar are a pair of stumpwork crowns and a royal cross. Eight giltmetal buttons by Firmin and Sons down the front. Quilted silk lining in upper part, woollen lining to skirt. Fairly good condition. see also CAL/T/311d.
Marks and inscriptions
W : 640 mm (25 in)
Makers and roles
Firmin and Sons, tailor