Waistcoat
1790-1795 (made)
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A woman’s riding outfit, known as a ‘riding habit’, frequently included a waistcoat styled after those worn by men, which accompanied a masculine-style coat and a petticoat (or skirt). This double-breasted example with high collar and revers (lapels) reflects the fashionable styles of men’s waistcoats in the early 1790s. The back lacing allowed a snug fit over stays and under a closely tailored coat.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wool, linen, gilt-metal; hand-woven, hand-sewn |
| Brief description | Woman's riding waistcoat of scarlet broadcloth, 1790-1795, Britiish; gilt metal buttons |
| Physical description | Woman’s riding waistcoat of scarlet broadloth, lined and backed with linen. It has a 3-inch (7.5 cm) standing collar and reaches to the bottom of the ribs. The waistcoat has a double-breasted effect with 8 gilt-metal buttons engraved with an 'H' on the right front and on the left front, 8 worked buttonholes with 8 buttons to the left of these. The back has a lace-up adjustment. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'H' (Engraved on the buttons, possibly for Lady Hamilton) |
| Credit line | Given by G. J. Stewart |
| Summary | A woman’s riding outfit, known as a ‘riding habit’, frequently included a waistcoat styled after those worn by men, which accompanied a masculine-style coat and a petticoat (or skirt). This double-breasted example with high collar and revers (lapels) reflects the fashionable styles of men’s waistcoats in the early 1790s. The back lacing allowed a snug fit over stays and under a closely tailored coat. |
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| Accession number | T.190-1961 |
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| Record created | August 25, 2005 |
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