Name/Title

Tail Coat

Entry/Object ID

2017.15.2

Description

Red tail coat. Flat, folded collar with tapering ends, and a notched as well as peaked lapel. Collar is black and edged with a gold metallic band. Wrist-length sleeves with decorative black cuff trimmed with a gold metallic band, as well as single gold metallic button closure at outside wrist slit. Double-breasted, with four buttons on left and right front of coat. Single buttonhole on right front edge. Rear skirt of coat has vent at hem and two decorative buttons at waistline. Skirt has square bottom hem with two decorative buttons at inside corners at vent. Vertical slash pocket at left and right waist on skirt, covered with a scalloped pocket flap with three gold metallic buttons. Sleeves lined with white cotton. Fraying at edges and tearing at some inside seams.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Taylor, Anne

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Color

Red, Gold, Black, White

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 97cm Width (b): 43cm