Coat
Date1770-1780
OriginEngland
MediumWool broadcloth, trimmed with tape of metallic threads, bullion and sequins; gilt metal buttons on ivory shanks; worsted twill "shalloon" body lining; twill linen sleeve and pocket linings.
DimensionsOL: 40 1/2"; buttons 7/8" diameter.
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1979-83
DescriptionMan's frock coat of blue broadcloth (fulled, napped and shorn wool), trimmed with 7/8" wide gold metallic "lace" overlaid with metal bullion and sequins. Coat has small, turn-down collar and slightly-curved fronts, buttoned with gilded buttons stamped in a "basket" pattern over four-hole, rounded ivory shanks. Tight sleeves, curved over elbows, ending in cuffs trimmed with double row of metallic lace and three buttons. Shaped pocket flaps outlined with metallic lace and trimmed with buttons beneath the flaps; pocket has inner pocket flap under the outer flap, buttoned with a twill worsted-covered button. Pleats at side rear and center back vent, trimmed with metallic lace and buttons. Body lining of twill worsted "shalloon"; sleeve lining and pockets of twill linen. An interior pocket is reached from the left side at front. A pleat or flap in the lining covers the ends of the long buttonholes. Hems of the cloth are raw edges, not turned under or bound.ProvenanceAccording to vendor, coat belonged to Lord St. Alwyn of Gloucestershire.
