Livery waistcoat
Simpson and Son Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
1937
Materials
Cotton, Metal
Measurements
395 mm (Width); 440 mm (Length)533 mm (Length)
Place of origin
South Audley Street
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 886145
Summary
Livery waistcoat - Dark blue and gold striped waistcoat with cream cotton lining from Simpson and Son' (livery outfitters) Ltd./63 South Audley St. London W.1. On front are four metal buttons with crown over 2 lions , 2 pockets and stitched lapel and on plain back is adjusting half-belt. Marked on Simpson's label inside of neck 'Mr. Grainger'. Laundry (?) mark R.107. Repaired. See also LAN.TC.176
Provenance
This waistcoat was part of the Agar-Robartes livery and belonged to Mr. Grainger.
Marks and inscriptions
(on label in red) SIMPSON AND SON/(LIVERY OUTFITTERS) LTD/63 SOUTH AUDLEY ST./LONDON W.1. (handwritten beneath) Mr. Grainger
Makers and roles
Simpson and Son Ltd, outfitters