George IV's Coronation Surcoat 1820-21
Silk, velvet, gold and silver thread, sequins | 105.0 x 77.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 62955
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A crimson coronation surcoat in the form of a short cloak of velvet with high collar, the inner panel of cloth of silver, embroidered in gold thread and sequins with stylised laurel and oak leaf wreaths, national emblems and military trophies; the left shoulder embroidered with large Garter Star; with gold braid fastening and tassels, white silk lining and gilt-metal neck chain.
George IV wore this surcoat with a sword belt at his coronation, beneath the crimson velvet, ermine-lined mantle. A small section of the surcoat appears in Thomas Lawrence's state portrait.Provenance
Supplied for the coronation of George IV in 1821. Given to King George V by Mrs G R Bellew, 1932.
Displayed alongside King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's Coronation Robes at the Royal School of Needlework in South Kensington 19 May - 17 July 1937 (Queen Elizabeth visiting the exhibition on 22 June). -
Medium and techniques
Silk, velvet, gold and silver thread, sequins
Measurements
105.0 x 77.0 cm (whole object)
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