Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-67

This dress waistcoat of a captain, under three years seniority, feature long sleeves which at the time were considered to be old fashioned. The front and front skirts of the waistcoat are edged with gold lace, as are the cuffs. The three-pointed pocket flap is both edged and outlined with gold lace. Under each of the three points is a domed button made of wood faced with brass. The Royal Naval uniform regulations of 1748-67 stipulated that flag officers, captains, commanders and lieutenants were to have a 'Dress Sute' and a 'Frock' for undress. Midshipman were given only a frock.

Object Details

ID: UNI0002
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Dress waistcoat
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 18th century
People: HM Admiralty; Royal United Service Institution
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection
Measurements: Overall: 895 x 495 mm
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