Well Dressed Men Civilian Extant Garments Gallery

Court Suit, England or Scotland, c. 1800

“Dr Maturin is waiting for you, Di,” said Cecilia. “He is walking his horse up and down in a fine new bottle-green coat with a black collar. And he has a new tie-wig. I suppose that is why he went up to London.” – Cecilia Williams to Diana Villers, Post Captain

 

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