Tricorn hat
Swears and Wells Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, Satin, Velvet
Measurements
320 mm (Width); 230 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Regent Street
Collection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 886233.4
Summary
Tricorn hat - A three cornered hat in cream satin with silver metallic braiding around rim and a faded blue/green velvet rosette with central ring brooch. Together with a three piece suit comprising of coat, breeches and waistcoat.
Provenance
The Agar-Robartes family were very keen on dressing up and several costumes were found in the attics after the National Trust acquired the house.
Marks and inscriptions
(in gold on lining) BY APPOINTMENT/(lion and unicorn)/SWEARS AND WELLS LTD./190 AND 192, REGENT STREET/London
Makers and roles
Swears and Wells Ltd