Coat1873-1875. England. Cotton velveteen, lined with silk, wool twill and cotton, edged with wool br
Coat1873-1875. England. Cotton velveteen, lined with silk, wool twill and cotton, edged with wool braid. As the frock coat became formal daywear in the 1850s, a more informal style of coat, called the morning coat was introduced. It had skirts that were cut away in front. This early 1870s morning coat was known as the ‘University’ style. It is characterised by sharply angled cut-away fronts, short length and double-breasted style. The wide collar and lapels are typical of the 1870s, as is the loose sleeve. | V&A -- source link
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