Livery waistcoat
Category
Costume
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
wool & cotton
Measurements
470 mm (Width); 610 mm (L)
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 292114.3
Summary
One of three livery waistcoats, possibly worn with CAL/T/851. 19th Century, Navy blue wool fronts, black cotton backs, lined with white cotton. Silver braid edging. Pointed lower front edges. Red plush pocket flap for a false pocket, edged with silver braid and with three steel buttons with the Harpur Crewe coat of arms underneath. The back has two straps one with a buckle. The waistcoats fasten with hooks and eyes on the inside front. One waistcoat has the initials 'E.W.R.' inside.
Marks and inscriptions
E.W.R. (inside one waistcoat)