Court coat

1775–89

Not on view

The elegance and grandeur of 1770s and 80s court dress is displayed in this court coat. The magnificent array and abundance of silver decorations used to adorn the jacket would have sparkled in flickering candlelight and indicated the status of the wearer who could afford such an expensive garment.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Court coat
Date: 1775–89
Culture: probably British
Medium: wool, metal, silk, glass
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Gilberte Andree, 1960
Object Number: 2009.300.2479
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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