Man's French formal suit, hand-sewn in black silk with green thread in a shagreen effect, circa 1785, justacorps embroidered with floral bouquets, slightly raised collar, embroidered sleeve cuffs and matching buttons, sleeves and top part quilted with wool in a linen and silk lining, ivory silk embroidered waistcoat with wool and linen back panel, breeches matching justacorps (modern buttons on the waist fastening)