Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1812

Single-breasted waistcoat of white wool twill belonging to a flag officer. The garment is lined with white silk twill and backed with calico. It is interesting to note that it still retains the three-pointed pocket flaps, introduced with the 1748 patterns.

Object Details

ID: UNI0095
Collection: Textiles; Uniforms
Type: Waistcoat
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Firmin & Sons Limited
Vessels: Royal Naval uniform regulations 1812-25: Flag Officers
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 610 x 433 mm
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