Hunting Coat
1900-1930 (made)
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As well as being a popular sport, hunting acquired a greater social status than ever during the 19th and early 20th century. To be seen on the hunting field was an essential attribute of social success. This coat is from an important collection previously in Castle Howard, Yorkshire, that includes seven scarlet coats and one blue coat as well as waistcoats, breeches, stockings and boots.
There were many different hunt membership rules regulating the colour of the coat, collar and buttons. The initials engraved onto the buttons show that the wearer belonged to a particular hunt. This type of coat was known as a field hunt coat. It was generally adopted for hunting during the 19th century and changed very little in style for well over a hundred years. Field hunt coats were generally single-breasted and cut in the style of a frock coat. They often had collars that could be buttoned well up to the neck and had woollen or flannel linings for extra warmth.
There were many different hunt membership rules regulating the colour of the coat, collar and buttons. The initials engraved onto the buttons show that the wearer belonged to a particular hunt. This type of coat was known as a field hunt coat. It was generally adopted for hunting during the 19th century and changed very little in style for well over a hundred years. Field hunt coats were generally single-breasted and cut in the style of a frock coat. They often had collars that could be buttoned well up to the neck and had woollen or flannel linings for extra warmth.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Red woollen superfine cloth, fastened with brass buttons and part-lined with checked woollen cloth; machine-stitched and hand-finished |
| Brief description | Red field hunt coat with brass buttons and checked woollen lining, Great Britain, 1900-30 |
| Physical description | Single breasted red field hunt coat with waist seam and 2 front darts on either side. It has sloping fronts and a back vent. The coat is fastened with 5 brass buttons cast with the initials 'PH?C'. There are 2 identical buttons at the centre back and the cuffs are fastened on each side with 2 identical smaller buttons. The coat has a storm collar and 1 watch pocket as well as a breast pocket on the left hand side. It is part lined with cream and red checked wool with reinforced stitching under the arms and has 2 inside pockets. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support and assistance from the Friends of the V&A, and a number of private donors |
| Summary | As well as being a popular sport, hunting acquired a greater social status than ever during the 19th and early 20th century. To be seen on the hunting field was an essential attribute of social success. This coat is from an important collection previously in Castle Howard, Yorkshire, that includes seven scarlet coats and one blue coat as well as waistcoats, breeches, stockings and boots. There were many different hunt membership rules regulating the colour of the coat, collar and buttons. The initials engraved onto the buttons show that the wearer belonged to a particular hunt. This type of coat was known as a field hunt coat. It was generally adopted for hunting during the 19th century and changed very little in style for well over a hundred years. Field hunt coats were generally single-breasted and cut in the style of a frock coat. They often had collars that could be buttoned well up to the neck and had woollen or flannel linings for extra warmth. |
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| Accession number | T.98-2003 |
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| Record created | March 11, 2004 |
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