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ab. 1735 Man’s suit - coat, waistcoat, breeches (Britain)
coat - brown corded silk, with large cuffs made from brocaded fabric in silk and metal thread, featuring a floral pattern in shades of green, blue, pink and silver on a light blue ground
waistcoat - pale blue corded silk, brocaded in coloured silk in shades of green, blue and pink and silver thread with a large exotic flower design
breeches - brown corded silk, lined with linen and leater, with button fastenings and linen braiding at hems
(National Museum of Scotland)
