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Collections > Textiles > Men's Court Suit

Men's Court Suit

The tailcoat and knee breeches are in dark blue velvet, with white satin waistcoat - all are cut with steel buttons. Under the right arm is a folding dress hat in black plush and on the other side, a sword.

Place: Scotland

Object Type: suit

Period: Victoria

Broad Date: Late Victorian

Actual Date: c. 1890

Century: 19th century

Materials: Velvet, Steel

Museum Accession Number: CST.492