Gentleman's coat
Category
Costume
Date
1770 - 1800
Materials
velvet & silk
Measurements
355 mm (Width); 1070 mm (L)
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 292106
Summary
A gentleman's brown velvet, heavily embroidered coat. Note pinned to the collar; '18th century coat worn by Sir Henry Harpur Bt. Lent by Sir V. Harpur Crewe'. The brown velvet has a tiny gold fleck. White satin lining. Stand-up collar, long sleeves with turn-up cuffs. Two pockets with large flaps. Flared skirt with a central vent. Intricate embroidery mainly in pink, yellow and white with sequins and glass beads and silver thread. Nine velvet covered buttons down the front. No buttonholes, fastens with hooks and eyes (CAL/T/845 matching waistcoat?).
Marks and inscriptions
18th century coat worn by Sir Henry Harpur Bt. Lent by Sir V. Harpur Crewe. (inscribed note)