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Man's suit in three pieces
French
late 18th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
a,c) Silk velvet embroidered with paillettes and gold-metallic thread; b) Silk plain weave with supplementary continuous metallic wefts, embroidered with paillettes adn gold-metallic thread
Dimensions
Overall (coat): 117.5 cm (46 1/4 in.)
Center back (waistcoat): 72.1 cm (28 3/8 in.)
Center back (breeches): 60 cm (23 5/8 in.)
Center back (waistcoat): 72.1 cm (28 3/8 in.)
Center back (breeches): 60 cm (23 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.639a-c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCoat: purple velvet embroidered with gilt-silver wire, sequins, foil and purple chenille, purple cloth under gilt-silver netting at borders, in floral motif at front line, vents, collar, cuffs, pockets and flaps, buttons; stand-up collar, round cuffs with three buttons, padded upper chest and back, white silk lining.
Waistcoat: white silk with silver brocading yarns and sequins embroidered like coat but with white chenille; single breasted, stand-up collar, white silk lining.
Breeches: purple velvet, small fall, two fob and side pockets, brace buttons, embroidered knee bands and buttons.
Waistcoat: white silk with silver brocading yarns and sequins embroidered like coat but with white chenille; single breasted, stand-up collar, white silk lining.
Breeches: purple velvet, small fall, two fob and side pockets, brace buttons, embroidered knee bands and buttons.