Mens court coat from Europe
Object No. A8676
This silk grosgrain and linen-lined court coat was made between 1770 and 1790. It would have been worn with an embroidered waistcoat, silk breeches, white silk stockings, ruffled linen shirt, cravat and a black wool-felt bicorne hat. The Rococo period represented the final era of colourful, opulent clothing for men. Throughout Europe, exquisite silk embroidery depicting naturalistic plants and flowers was worked on men's silk and velvet garments.
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Summary
Object Statement
Court coat, mens, silk / cotton / wood, maker unknown, possibly England / Italy, c. 1770
Physical Description
Gentlemen's court coat of olive corded silk with pastel floral embroidery
DIMENSIONS
Height
1100 mm
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Anne Schofield, 1983
Acquisition Date
14 January 1983
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