Jacket
Date1765-1780
OriginEurope
MediumSilk lampas or damask (back not visible); linen (natural and pink) linings throughout; green silk ribbon shirring on cuffs.
DimensionsL. 20"; Bust 26 1/4"; Waist 22 3/4" (without stomacher).
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-856
DescriptionWoman's fitted jacket, to be worn with stomacher or kerchief, of light blue-green silk lampas( or damask) with large, scrolling, leafy stems bearing large flower heads and with bouquet in flower pot in ivory. Tight-fitting, short bodice with open front ending in squared points and with short peplum at sides; front lacing with tie strings of green linen tape. Elbow sleeves shaped over elbow and finished with ruching of green silk ribbon instead of cuffs. Bodice and sleeves lined with white linen.Construction History:
1. 1765-1780: Initial construction
2. April 4, 1956: Cleaning, checking, restoring by Ernest LoNano.
ProvenanceEx. Coll. James Frere, Bluemantle Pursuivant, College of Heralds. Exhibited Lancaster House, London Museum.
1760-1780
1750-1765
1726-1728 (textile); 1775-1785 (gown)
Ca. 1730; remade late 19th century
Nineteenth century, prob. 1830-50
ca. 1770; altered 1870-1885.
1745-1750 (textile); gown ca. 1780, gown remade ca. 1845
1765-1775
ca. 1770
ca. 1745, with later alterations
Textile: mid-18thc.; remade 1780s.
ca. 1760