Tailcoat
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Measurements
560 mm (Width); 1130 mm (Length)
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Osterley Park and House, London
NT 772504
Summary
Pair of 'tails' in red brushed cotton, the tails trimmed in white, the turned over cuffs and collar are black with silver thread decoration. There are nine decorative silver buttons on each breast. The top half is padded and lined with Ivory silk, the tails are lined with cream brushed cotton. The shoulders have eyelets for detachable epaulettes.
Provenance
Jersey bequest March 1993