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Campaign cloak, belonging to Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1803-15 (textiles)
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Campaign cloak, belonging to Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1803-15 (textiles)
3062535 Campaign cloak, belonging to Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1803-15 (textiles) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Believed to have been worn by the Duke during the Waterloo campaign, but it is not certain this was the one worn at the actual battle, as he probably had several on campaign.
The cloak is formed from a single curved panel of navy worsted with violet velvet collar and facings. There is a small velvet button and green cord loop to fasten the collar in foul weather. The main closure has plain gilt buttons by R Bushby of St Martins Lane, London. There are stitched remains of ribbon ties at the neck and residue of mud spatters, together with possible perspiration stains.
Wellington gave the cloak to his lover Lady Caroline Lamb after the battle. Written diaries from the period show Lamb gave it later to Sir Anthony Carlisle and he then presented it to Grosvenor Charles Bedford on 14 May 1823. The cloak remained in the Bedford family until its sale on 14 Jul 2015. The cloak also matches both contemporary descriptions of Wellingtons garb on campaign and later portraits of him at Waterloo, some with slight discrepancies. ); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22227590
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
Arthur Wellesley Buttons Cape Collar
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This print showcases a remarkable artifact from history - the campaign cloak belonging to Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. Crafted between 1803 and 1815, this textile masterpiece is believed to have been worn by the Duke during the Waterloo campaign. However, it remains uncertain if this was the very cloak he wore in the actual battle, as he likely possessed multiple cloaks for his campaigns. The cloak's design features a single curved panel made of navy worsted fabric with a striking violet velvet collar and facings. In inclement weather, a small velvet button and green cord loop were used to fasten the collar securely. The main closure boasts plain gilt buttons crafted by R Bushby of St Martins Lane in London. Notably, remnants of ribbon ties at the neck and traces of mud spatters can still be seen on this historic garment. There are even possible perspiration stains that serve as testament to its use on arduous military campaigns. After the Battle of Waterloo, Wellington bestowed this cherished cloak upon his lover Lady Caroline Lamb. It then passed through several hands before finding its way into Grosvenor Charles Bedford's possession in May 1823. For nearly two centuries, it remained within the Bedford family until its sale in July 2015. This extraordinary piece not only aligns with contemporary descriptions of Wellington's attire during campaigns but also mirrors later portraits depicting him at Waterloo – albeit with slight variations. Its significance lies not only in its historical value but also in its ability to transport us back to an era defined by bravery and conflict.
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