A gentleman's full dress suit comprising coat, waistcoat and breeches, the coat and breeches of black velvet cut to reveal ears of corn, the borders and pocket flaps embroidered in coloured silks with thistles and shamrocks, with ivory satin waistcoat similarly embroidered, the field with floral sprigs, 1780s/90s

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A gentleman's full dress suit comprising coat, waistcoat and breeches, the coat and breeches of black velvet cut to reveal ears of corn, the borders and pocket flaps embroidered in coloured silks with thistles and shamrocks, with ivory satin waistcoat similarly embroidered, the field with floral sprigs, 1780s/90s
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