Coat
Date1740-1750
OriginEngland
MediumSilk suiting material; pink and black with cream weft float pattern over fine warp striped ribbed fabric, with moire effect. New lining and buttons covered with fabric taken from hidden areas of coat.
DimensionsL: 43"; Chest: 35"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-1056
DescriptionMan's coat of pink silk with faint warp stripe, in white with two running vines which form diamonds centering a sprig. Fitted collarless coat with full skirts straight in front and pleated at at sides and back waist level. Front opening, with nineteen self-covered buttons and 11 buttonholes extending full length of front. Shaped sleeves ending in full 7-inch cuffs with 4 self-covered buttons as trim. Broad pointed pocket flaps cover functional pockets. Pink silk lining (replaced).Construction History:
1. 1740-1750: Initial Construction
2. February 1958: Cleaning, checking, restoring by Ernest LoNano. Took material from under cuffs and mended back of neck and underarms, relined coat with taffeta and added new buttons.
ProvenanceFrom Collection of Frank Moss Bennett, British history painter. See file.
