Jacket

Production date
1864
 Description
A blue and white checked silk jacket that was altered from an earlier jacket. The original boned bodice structure which is buttoned to the neck has a pointed waist tapering at the height of the hip and extending down around the rear to a long pointed slit line with a centre-back seam. The whole centre-back piece may have been replaced as it is longer than the one beneath and it is pleated. There are additions of cream-coloured velvet that are puffed out and inserted in the upper part of the sleeves. The jacket features eyelet fastened cuffs and stomacher. A puffed front of velvet covering most of the original front. There is a wide hip band of velvet to match the deep hem along the front of the skirt.
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Object detail

Production date
1864
Production period
1860s
Subject person
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
This jacket is part of a wedding outfit worn by Lavinia Sampson. Lavinia married Thomas Clare at Bell Block in 1864. They had a large family. Later the dress was worn by Lavinia's eldest daughter Jane when she married Richard Aroa at New Plymouth. This was probably when it was altered.
Accession number
A90.743
Collection type
Social History
Material
Silk
Fabric
Velvet

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