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Trying on a Turn'd Coat!!, 1 August 1799

 Item — Box: LF104/5 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/5/74
Trying on a Turn'd Coat!!, 1 August 1799
Trying on a Turn'd Coat!!, 1 August 1799

Scope and Contents

Published: William Holland. In a tailor's work-room, Pitt, in profile to the left, adjusts Sheridan's left sleeve. Sheridan stands very erect and spruce, in court dress, chapeau-bras, and wearing a sword; his scarlet coat is lined with blue and has blue facings, like the Windsor uniform. He says: "By turning it may be Blue or Scarlet at pleasure - the very thing I wanted." Pitt answers: "Exactly so Sir - I never saw you look so graceful you bear your blushing honours thick upon you! You are absolutely fit to go to Court - A little tight about the sleeve, but that is owing to the scouring - Should be happy of your recommendation to any of your Friends - We turn Coats at a few hours notice - always employ the best of workmen". Two tailors sit cross-legged on the shop-board: Dundas (right), in tartan, legal wig, and Scots bonnet, looks askance at Sheridan as if scenting a rival. Grenville sews with unconcern. Through a closed window (left) Norfolk and Fox look into the room with expressions of alarm. Fox (right) says: "Why surely it cant be him he used to wear Blue and Buff!" Norfolk answers: "I tell you I saw him go in - the Coat's only turned - it may be Blue to morrow should occasion require I am told that this is a famous shop in that way". Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 1 August 1799

Conditions Governing Access

Physical item available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1.0 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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