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Attributed to Meyer & Mortimer [London]
Queen Victoria's Military Jacket 1853-55
56.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 71979
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Red wool military jacket with 8 evenly spaced brass buttons down the centre front, and a flared back skirt with 8 buttons. 3 buttons on either cuff. Black twill, metal lace & white wool piping on cuffs & collar, and a cream silk lining.
Provenance
Worn by Queen Victoria inspecting troops on return from the Crimean war -
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56.0 cm (whole object)
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Featured in
ExhibitionFashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from The Queen's Wardrobe: Buckingham Palace
In celebration of The Queen's 90th birthday, one of three special exhibitions, staged across each of Her Majesty's official residences, showing highlights from The Queen's wardrobe.
ExhibitionQueen Victoria's Palace: Buckingham Palace
Exploring how the young Queen transformed Buckingham Palace into the headquarters of the British monarchy
