Waistcoat
Simpson and Son Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
1937
Materials
Cotton, Metal
Measurements
460 mm (Width); 520 mm (Length)
Place of origin
South Audley Street
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 886243
Summary
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 2 lions and crown, 2 pockets and stitched lapel and on plain back is adjusting half-belt. Handwritten on label H. Grainger 24.6.37. Worn and dirty. See also LAN.TC.57
Provenance
This waistcoat was part of the Agar-Robartes livery and belonged to Mr. H. Grainger.
Marks and inscriptions
(on label in red) SIMPSON AND SON/(LIVERY OUTFITTERS) LTD./63 SOUTH AUDLEY ST./LONDON W.1. (handwritten beneath) H. Grainger/24.6.37
Makers and roles
Simpson and Son Ltd, outfitter