Coat, uniform

Description

Tartan coat resembling that of a Royal Company of Archers uniform, of hard twill weave wool tartan in red, green, blue, yellow and white, with buttons covered with red and green silk, green silk braid trim and fringe, white silk taffeta showing through slashes on sleeves, and linen lining. Probably mid to late 18th century

Museum reference

A.1993.63 A

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Coat, uniform

Date

Mid - late 18th century

Associations

Royal Company of Archers

Exhibitions

• Fabric of a Nation (01 Apr 2007 - 31 Oct 2007)
  Shambellie House