Late Victorian women's black floral brocade jacket

Date made: late 19th century

Maker: unknown maker

Description: Late Victorian women's black floral brocade jacket. High neck (white chiffon frill), long sleeves, 7 buttons (2 on collar points) as silk covered balls (netted), unboned.

Probably worn at 'Manx teas' rather than an heirloom.

(Reference image taken in the 1990s.)

Object name: jacket

Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection

ID Number: 1988-0542

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