Waistcoat
Category
Costume
Date
1770 - 1800
Materials
satin, bead, metal & silver thread
Measurements
600 x 300 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 292107
Summary
A white satin, embroidered gentleman's waistcoat. A note reads, 'Waistcoat, 18thCent, worn by Sir Henry Harpur, to be returned to Miss Crewe, 36 Stanhope Gdns.' Embroidery similar to CAL/T/884. Cotton at the back and cotton lining. White satin front embroidered all over with a design of pale green leaf sprig. Heavier embroidery along the edges in yellow, pink and green, with glass beads, sequins and silver thread. 11 circular buttons, embroidered. Seam down the centre back and two pairs of fastenting tapes. (Coat CAL/T/844 probably to match)
Marks and inscriptions
Waistcoat, 18thCent, worn by Sir Henry Harpur, to be returned to Miss Crewe, 36 Stanhope Gdns (inscribed note)