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Jabot of Pleated White Cotton and Lace
2023.85.3 · Item · undated [1820-1850]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
White, cotton jabot [scarf] with pleats running its length and ornate lace trim at either end. The inside of the jabot is reinforced and halfway down the length there is a loop at the top edge so that the jabot can be fastened to the back of the collar of the shirt that it is being worn with. Unknown
Single Breasted Wool Waistcoat with Striped Cotton Lining
2023.85.2 · Item · undated [1820-1850]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Single breasted, V-neck waistcoat in a black woollen fabric. Waistcoat has no collar and is front fastening via six textured buttons. At the front of the waistcoat there are four, angled, welted pockets; one on either side of the chest and one on either side of the waist. To the reverse of the waistcoat there is a cinch fastening comprising of two tabs that thread through a buckle and that can be tightened depending on the fit that is required. The waistcoat is lined with a stiped, cotton lining. Unknown
Silk Front Breeches with Cut Steel Buttons
2023.85.1 · Item · undated [1820-1850]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Fall front breeches in a black silk fabric. Breeches have black button fastenings to the waistband. and laces at the back. At the waist there is a horizontal pocket on each side of the opening. There is also a smaller, horizontal, watch pocket. Four, small, steel cut buttons are found at the cuff of each leg. Unknown
Court Suit Breeches, Part of Ceremonial Dress
2023.83.6 · Item · undated [1869-1900]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Black, knee length breeches in a velvet fabric. Breeches are front opening via three mother-of-pearl buttons on a concealed button placket. Six matching buttons sit on the outside of the waistband to enable braces to be worn. The cuffs of the breeches at each knee have three buttons, as well as a buckle in marcasite by way of fastening. At the reverse of the breeches there is a cinch fastening and single, button fastened pocket. The breeches are unlined. Unknown
Court Suit Waistcoat, part of Ceremonial Dress
2023.83.5 · Item · undated [1869-1900]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Waistcoat in a black velvet fabric. Waistcoat is front fastening via four cut steel buttons. At either side of the front opening sits a horizontal, welted pocket. The reverse of the waistcoat is made from a black silk fabric with a cinch fastening comprising of two silk tabs that can be tightened using a gold-coloured, base metal buckle. The waistcoat is lined with a cream, silk lining. There have been some alterations to the waistcoat, with two inserts into the side seams. Unknown
Court Suit Coat part of Ceremonial Dress
2023.83.4 · Item · undated [1869-1900]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Tailcoat coat [or cutaway coat] in a black velvet fabric. Jacket is front fastening via six cut steel buttons. As with the traditional tailcoat design, the front of the coat is cut away and stops just around waist length. The skirt of the coat at the rear is split and has has two tapering sections or 'tails.' These finish at approximately knee length. The coat originally had a cream, silk lining but is now unlined, leaving it's construction visible. Unknown
Highland Dress Hat
2023.83.3 · Item · undated
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Round, beret style hat made from a black woollen fabric. Hat is trimmed with a silk grosgrain ribbon. At the front of the hat there is a black ribbon rosette and and at the back there are two, 30cm ribbons. Unknown
Fur Lined Coat
2023.59 · Item · undated [1850-1900]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Heavy, black, woollen overcoat with a fur lining. The coat is double breasted and front fastening, with eight buttons at the front; and has a shawl collar. There is a angled. welted, breast pocket on the left side of the chest. At either side of the waist, there is a large jetted pocket with a flap. Above this on the right side, there is a smaller jetted pocket with a flap. There is no back seam or slit at the back of the coat. The inside of the coat is lined with brown fur. Unknown
Neoprene Compression Ski Underwear
2023.37.8 · Item · undated
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Compression ski underwear in a dark blue neoprene fabric. Similar in shape to cycling shorts, there is striped finishing around the outside seams in three shades of blue. The inside is red in colour. Unknown
Bajan Barbados Printed Shirt.
2023.37.2 · Item · undated
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Short sleeved shirt in a multicoloured, polyester fabric. Shirt has a print of palm trees in shades of orange, yellow, purple and black on a peach background and ‘Barbados Island in the Sun’ in black, capital letters. It is front fastening via five purple, plastic buttons. The shirt has a flat, turn down collar [also known as a camp collar or a Cuban collar]. Unknown