Privy councillor’s uniform
1939
Medium
wool, gilt-metal (thread), silk (lining, hat), ostrich feathers, leather, cotton
Measurements
(a) 115.0 cm (centre back) 64.0 cm (sleeve length) (coat)
(b) 117.0 cm (outer leg) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (trousers)
(c) 24.8 × 69.0 × 5.0 cm (hat)
(d-e) 39.5 × 10.0 × 29.0 cm (each) (boots)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of The Lord Casey of Berwick, 1969
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
(a) label, inner left side front pocket, woven in black on white: Henry POOLE and Co., 37, 38, 39, SAVILE ROW, LONDON, W1.
(b) none
(c) none
(d) label, inside front, printed in ink: JOHN LOBB / 55, ST. JAMES’S STREET
Accession Number
D105.a-e-1969
Department
International Fashion and Textiles