THE BROOKE COLLECTION.
ChristeningRibbon, white silk with silver gimp edge. English, 18th century. Length 6 feet 9 inches, width 2¼ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Courtsuit, coat and knee-breeches, of cherry-coloured Genoa velvet, white satin lining, waistcoat white satin embroidered in coloured silks and silver. English, dated 1772. Length of coat 3 feet 2½ inches, length of breeches 2 feet, length of waistcoat 2 feet 5 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Dresssuit, coat, waistcoat, and knee-breeches, of pink silk brocade with a diapered flower pattern. English, date about 1770. Length of coat 3 feet 2½ inches, length of waistcoat 2 feet 6 inches, length of breeches 2 feet 4 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Apron, white silk, with raised floral embroidery. English, date about 1720. Length 2 feet 0½ inch, width 2 feet 9½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Apron, yellow silk, with raised floral embroidery, in colours, bordered with silk lace. English, date about 1720. Length 2 feet 1 inch, width 2 feet 10 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Apron, white silk, with coloured floral embroidery and silver cord. English, date about 1720. Length 1 foot 7½ inches, width 3 feet. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Apron, white silk, with purple floral embroidery and gold cord. English, date about 1720. Length 1 foot 9 inches, width 3 feet 2 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Portionof Embroidery, flowers in coloured silks (chiefly orange) on linen ground covered with stitched scroll pattern. English, 18th century. Length 1 foot 10½ inches, width 1 foot 6 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Portionof Embroidery, flowers in coloured silks (chiefly orange) on linen ground covered with stitched scroll pattern. English, 18th century. Length 1 foot 1½ inches, width 1 foot 6 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Portionof Embroidery, flowers in coloured silks (chiefly orange) on linen ground covered with stitched scroll pattern. English, 18th century. Length 2 feet 2¼ inches, width 2 feet. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pieceof Brocade, crimson satin with cut velvet floral pattern; bordered with silver gimp and spangles. French, date about 1770. Length 3 feet 5½ inches, width 3 feet 2 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pieceof Brocade, crimson satin with cut velvet floral pattern; bordered with silver gimp and spangles. French, date about 1770. Length 6 feet, width 3 feet 2 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Mantilla, yellow silk and black lace. English, date about 1770. Length, as worn, 5 feet, width of skirt 3 feet. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Boddice, yellow silk. English, date about 1770. Height 12½ inches, width 2 feet 4½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Table-cover, pink silk edged with silver gimp. English, 18th century. Length 3 feet 5 inches, width 3 feet. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pieceof Silk, pink ribbed, lined with pink sarsnet. English, 18th century. Length 3 feet 4 inches, width 4 feet. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
SilkFringe, green and yellow. English, date about 1740. Length 8 feet 1 inch, depth 3½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Counterpane, white linen embroidered with running pattern; in centre a scroll ornament with cipher and scroll border, all in yellow silk. English, 17th century. Length 7 feet 8 inches, width 6 feet 11 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Cushion-cover, white linen embroidered with running pattern and scroll ornament, yellow silk; cipher in centre. English, 17th century. Length 2 feet 1 inch, width 1 foot 5½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Cushion-cover, white linen embroidered with running pattern and scroll ornament, yellow silk; cipher in centre. English, 17th century. Length 1 foot 8½ inches, width 1 foot 3½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Cushion-cover, white linen embroidered with running pattern and scroll ornament, yellow silk; cipher in centre. English, 17th century. Length 1 foot 5½ inches, width 1 foot 2 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pieceof Brocade, white silk and gold in narrow stripes. French (?), 18th century. Length 10 feet 4 inches, width 2 feet 2 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Table-cover, crimson Genoa velvet with broad border of silver gimp, Indian (Delhi) work. Length 5 feet 2 inches, width 5 feet 2 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Saddle-cloth, dark blue Genoa velvet, ornamented with broad bands of flowered gold lace; trappings for the horse of H. Osbaldeston, Esq., High Sheriff of Yorkshire,A.D.1772-3. Length 4 feet 5 inches, width 1 foot 8½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pairof Holsters for Pistols, dark blue Genoa velvet, ornamented with broad bands of flowered gold lace; trappings for the horse of H. Osbaldeston, Esq., High Sheriff of Yorkshire,A.D.1772-3. Length 1 foot 9 inches, width 1 foot 6½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Saddle-cloth, scarlet cloth with border of gold lace, used by the attendants of the High Sheriff of Yorkshire,A.D.1772-3. Length 3 feet 8 inches, width 1 foot 6 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Saddle-cloth, scarlet cloth with border of gold lace, used by the attendants of the High Sheriff of Yorkshire,A.D.1772-3. Length 3 feet 10½ inches, width 1 foot 6¾ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Saddle-cloth, scarlet cloth, with border of gold lace, used by the attendants of the High Sheriff of Yorkshire,A.D.1772-3. Length 3 feet 10 inches, width 1 foot 6¾ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pairof Pistol Holsters, scarlet cloth bordered with gold lace, used by the attendants of the High Sheriff of Yorkshire,A.D.1772-3. Length 12 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pairof Pistol Holsters, scarlet cloth bordered with gold lace, used by the attendants of the High Sheriff of Yorkshire,A.D.1772-3. Length 12 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pairof Pistol Holsters, scarlet cloth bordered with gold lace, used by the attendants of the High Sheriff of Yorkshire,A.D.1772-3. Length 12 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
DressSilk Brocade, white ground with pattern of flowers in various colours. French(?), early 18th century. Length 4 feet 7 inches, width 8 feet 4 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Lady’sShoe, pink prunella, with high heel. English, date about 1765. Length 9⅛ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Grenadier’sCap, scarlet and white cloth and crimson velvet, with silver and gold embroidery, and gold spangles. English, date about 1770. Height 14 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Lady’sWorkbag, made from the bark of a tree, bordered with green and white. English(?), 18th century. Length 2 feet, width 1 foot 1 inch. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pieceof Silk Embroidery in frame, white satin ground, on which are worked in high relief King Ahasuerus, Queen Esther, various animals, fruits, and other objects, in coloured silk and gold cord. English, early 18th century. Height 1 foot 1 inch, width 1 foot 7 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Waistcoat, white ribbed silk embroidered with flowers in various colours, silver cord, and spangles. English, date about 1770. Length 2 feet 3 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Waistcoat, crimson satin, with floral brocade border in various colours. English, date about 1770. Length 2 feet 7 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Waistcoat, blue and white striped silk brocade with flower spot pattern. English, date about 1770. Length 2 feet 2½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Skirtof a Lady’s Dress, white silk printed with flowers in various colours. French(?), 18th century. Height 3 feet 6 inches, width 9 feet 8 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pieceof Silk, white silk printed with flowers in various colours. French(?), 18th century. Height 3 feet, width 2 feet. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Kerchief, yellow silk gauze with floral pattern, border of pink and yellow silk lace. French(?), 18th century. Length 4 feet 3 inches, width 3 feet. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Trimmingof a Dress, chocolate silk gauze, embroidered with flowers in various colours. English, 18th century. Length 5 feet, width 12 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
ChristeningSuit, viz. cap, bib, mittens, and dress (in two pieces), old point lace. Flemish(?), 18th century; worn in 1773. Length of dress 1 foot 11 inches, width 1 foot 3½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Reticule, silk embroidery of various colours, with yellow satin neck. English, 18th century. Length 9 inches, width 6 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Sword-Belt, black silk web; part of a Volunteer uniform. English, early present century. Length 3 feet 5 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Sword-belt, pale blue silk web, with steel clasps; part of a Volunteer uniform. English, early 18th century. Length 3 feet 8 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Sword-belt, black leather, gilt metal mounts; part of a Volunteer uniform. English, 18th century. Length 2 feet 11 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Badgefor a Cap Front, crown, cipher, and motto in steel on scarlet cloth; part of a Volunteer uniform. English, 18th century. Height 4-⅞ inches, width 5 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Bag, or Purse, links of silver filagree. Modern Genoese. Length 5¼ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Screen, white silk gauze painted with flowers and birds with a vase in centre. Modern Chinese. Length 12 feet 8 inches, height 2 feet 6½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Screen, white silk gauze, painted with flower-sprigs, insects, and a basket hanging from a tree. Modern Chinese. Length 12 feet 10 inches, width 2 feet 5 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Screen, white silk gauze, painted with flowers and birds. Modern Chinese. Height 3 feet 6½ inches, width 4 feet 8¼ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
Pieceof Embroidery, white satin ground with pattern of leaves and flowers highly relieved in coloured silks and gold cord. English, 18th century. Length 1 foot 10 inches, width 1 foot 1½ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
FiveFuneral Banners, silk, emblazoned with armorial shields. English, 18th century. Length 1 foot 9-⅓ inches, width 1 foot 4-⅝ inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
FuneralBanner, calico, emblazoned with armorial shields. English, 18th century. Length 1 foot 2 inches, width 1 foot 4 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.
FuneralBanner, calico. English, 18th century. Length 1 foot 2 inches, width 1 foot 1 inch. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.