Black satin opera coat, circa 1880s, labelled William Whiteley, Westbourne Grove, with high lace collar, full sleeves with French jet beadwork, the yoke also edged with jet-beaded fringes. Lined in quilted scarlet silk. Bust: 42in/107cm. Length: 56in/142cm. Fits size 10/12 (as compared to bust size, it is relatively narrow across shoulders)