MEL.708-2016
Parts
Object number
MEL.708-2016
Object type
Identification
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
