COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
AMICA ID:
VAM_.T.711:1&2-1995
AMICA Library Year:
2003
Object Type:
Costume and Jewelry
Creator Name:
Unknown
Creator Nationality:
English
Creator Name-CRT:
Unknown
Title:
WEDDING SUIT worn by James II
View:
Front
Creation Date:
1673
Creation Start Date:
1673
Creation End Date:
1673
Materials and Techniques:
Wool embroidered with silver and silver-gilt thread and lined with red silk; with separate cuffs and cravat of Venetian needle lace
Dimensions:
91.4 x 76 x 38
Measurement Dimension:
Height
Measurement Value:
91.4
Measurement Unit:
cm
Measurement Dimension:
Width
Measurement Value:
76
Measurement Unit:
cm
Measurement Dimension:
Depth
Measurement Value:
38
Measurement Unit:
cm
AMICA Contributor:
The Victoria and Albert Museum
Owner Location:
London, England
ID Number:
T.711:1&2-1995
Credit Line:
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, DAKS Simpson Group Plc and the National Art Collections Fund, an independent charity; the lace cuffs bequeathed by the Trust of Mrs S.B.P. Lawrie
Copyright:
Permission for educational use only granted by the Victoria and Albert Museum 2003
Provenance:
Acquired by Sir Edward Carteret (died in 1699) of Jersey, who attended the wedding ceremony in Dover
Context - Place:
Kent, United Kingdom
Related Image Identifier Link:
VAM_.CT75130.tif
