Waistcoat
Category
Costume
Date
1770 - 1800
Materials
Silk, linen, glass (?) and metal.
Measurements
Overall length 625mm, chest 960mm & waist 825mm
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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 fastening 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)