MEL.708-2016
Parts
Object number
MEL.708-2016
Object type
Identification
Title
Montem costume jacket
Description
Embellished red Montem jacket
Description
Physical description
Red facecloth edged in black wool with tall stand collar, high set sleeves and trimmed hussar-style in gold baid and brass buttons
Production
Date
Early 19th century
History and association
Object history note
Accompanied by a hand written note stating it was a Montem jacket worn by Harry Grove
Provenance given by Kerry Taylor Auctions: Waddon House, Dorset, home of the Chaffyn-Grove (Troyte Bullock) family since 1226.
Provenance given by Kerry Taylor Auctions: Waddon House, Dorset, home of the Chaffyn-Grove (Troyte Bullock) family since 1226.
Previous ownership
Pong, Melanie: Privately purchased from Kerry Taylor Auctions, article 47 in 'Passion for Fashion' 23/06/2015
