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Merchant Henry Morgan & Company, Limited

InscriptionsEngraved on buckle of waistcoat: PARIS Engraved on buttons of breeches: COLONIAL HOUSE MONTREAL

Marks or LabelsWoven label in back neckline of coat: HENRY MORGAN & Co. / MONTREAL

Date 1898

Medium / Technique Cotton velveteen, silk brocade, silk satin, glazed cotton, wool twill, cotton twill, padding, shank button, silver metallic ribbon, gold metal buttons, silver metal buttons, silver metal buckle, silk satin ribbon

DimensionsA) Coat: 95.5 cm (length); chest: 85.6 cm (circumference); sleeve: 62.7 cm (length) B) Waistcoat: 76.4 cm (length); chest: 96.2 cm (circumference) C) Breeches: 75.1 cm (length); waist: 80.4 cm (circumference)

ClassificationPersonal Objects - Clothing - Main Garments

Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America

Object NumberMMQ1993.18.07AC

DivisionDress, Fashion and Textiles - Fashion, clothing and accessories

CollectionMusée de la mode

CreditGift from the Estate of Winifred Leighton Birkett

Status

Not on view

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