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Embroidered velvet suit
Unknown artist, 1770–1790
A gentleman's plum velvet suit elaborately embroidered with silks and gold sequins, with a matching green satin waistcoat. Sir Watkin was a famous patron of the arts and one of the wealthiest men of his day as reflected in his flamboyant clothing.
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Title of artwork, date
Embroidered velvet suit, 1770–1790
Date supported
1996
Medium and material
Textiles, principally velvet, satin, wool
Grant
3900
Total cost
15291
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