Servant's overcoat
Beacon Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Cotton drill, plastic.
Measurements
780 x 520 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602916
Summary
A man's jacket for a male servant, made from blue and white striped cotton drill. The jacket has three patch pockets, two on the hip, one on the breast and fastens with three white plastic buttons centre front, intact. A manufacturer's label attached to the collar seam reads, "Beacon Reg. All British. 42". A further handwritten note inside the front facing of the jacket reads, "McDonald-Tyler", the donor.
Provenance
Gift of McDonald-Tyler
Marks and inscriptions
Inner facing, left hand side.: A handwritten note inside the front facing of the jacket reads, "McDonald-Tyler". See associated photograph for further details. Collar, centre back.: A manufacturer's label attached to the collar seam reads, "Beacon Reg. All British. 42". See associated photograph for further details
Makers and roles
Beacon Ltd, manufacturer