Man's jacket
c. 1780
Wool
Museum purchase
Object numberP92.2.14
This man’s jacket and waistcoat are made from a machine knit textile. By the early 18th century, more than two thousand mechanized knitting machines, called “stocking frames,” were being used to create luxury goods in England. This was a significant step toward the mechanization of the textile industry during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution.
DescriptionMan's livery jacket: black wool stockinette knit over stiff underlining, braid frogging closure with self fringe trim; stand collar; calf length with front cutaway below waist, back pleated and vented below hip; long shaped sleeve with trimmed turn back cuff; scalloped and trimmed flap pocket left and right front hip; center front buttons, decorative below waist; matching waistcoat: black knit front, white muslin back and sleeves; round neck; fitted; cutaway below hip; long shaped sleeve with cuff vent; scalloped flap pocket left and right front hip; closely spaced center front buttonsCollections
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