Court Coat and Waistcoat
ca. 1800 (made)
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This ensemble is typical of men’s court dress at the end of the 18th century. Although the most formal style of dress worn, it was not the most fashionable. By 1800, rich fabrics and embroidery were no longer in style for men’s suits. The standing collar, curving coat fronts and waistcoat style are also old fashioned, representing the cut and shape seen in the 1780s.
However, the requirements of court dress kept alive the textile and embroidery industries of the 18th century. The embroidery for the coat and waistcoat were done first, in the areas where it was required for the finished garment. Although made of different fabrics the coat and waistcoat share the same embroidery design. They would have been sold together by a silk mercer, then taken to the tailor to be made to fit the purchaser.
However, the requirements of court dress kept alive the textile and embroidery industries of the 18th century. The embroidery for the coat and waistcoat were done first, in the areas where it was required for the finished garment. Although made of different fabrics the coat and waistcoat share the same embroidery design. They would have been sold together by a silk mercer, then taken to the tailor to be made to fit the purchaser.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, cotton, chenille and silk thread, pleated, hand-sewn, hand-embroidered, and later machine stitched, and with linen pockets and lined with satin |
| Brief description | Tweedale court dress suit consisting of an embroidered coat and waistcoat, possibly made in England or Scotland, ca. 1800 |
| Physical description | Man's court dress suit consisting of an embroidered coat and waistcoat. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Caroline Tyrell |
| Object history | Registered File number 1984/2198. A pair of matching velvet breeches would have completed this suit. The suit is associated with the Tweedale family. |
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| Summary | This ensemble is typical of men’s court dress at the end of the 18th century. Although the most formal style of dress worn, it was not the most fashionable. By 1800, rich fabrics and embroidery were no longer in style for men’s suits. The standing collar, curving coat fronts and waistcoat style are also old fashioned, representing the cut and shape seen in the 1780s. However, the requirements of court dress kept alive the textile and embroidery industries of the 18th century. The embroidery for the coat and waistcoat were done first, in the areas where it was required for the finished garment. Although made of different fabrics the coat and waistcoat share the same embroidery design. They would have been sold together by a silk mercer, then taken to the tailor to be made to fit the purchaser. |
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| Accession number | T.111&A-1985 |
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| Record created | July 19, 2007 |
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