Suit coat, waistcoat and breeches
The gentleman's matching suit of coat, waistcoat and breeches evolved from the late 17th century onwards. For very formal or full dress wear, fabrics and decorations were carefully chosen.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 3/1954/1a
- Collection Class
- Clothing and accessories
- Material
- silk, brocade
- Common Name
- suit coat, waistcoat and breeches
- Simple Name
- coat
- Production Date
- c 1760
- Production Year Low
- 1760
- Production Year High
- 1770
