Accession Number

2006.004.089.001

Description

A child's blue velvet jacket, part of a child's sailor suit. The double-breasted jacket is cotton-lined and trimmed in gold metallic braid. It is waist-length and has a set-in belt. Three of the brass buttons have sailor motifs, and two metal buttons at the waist are marked 'Gould & Son, Bath'. There are two matching buttons on each sleeve.

Narrative

This sailor suit would fit most three-year old children.

History of Use

This sailor suit was made in England and was worn by Stanley Audry when he lived in Bath, Somerset, England.

Date

circa 1870

Dimensions

31 x 28 cm
28 cm across shoulders

Material

Fabric, silk, velvet; Metal, brass

Technique

Dyed; Woven; Sewn

Country of Origin

United Kingdom