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THE BROOKE COLLECTION.

542. '64.

Christening Ribbon, white silk with silver gimp edge. English, 18th century. Length 6 feet 9 inches, width 2-1/4 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.

858, 858B. '64.

Court suit, 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 2-1/2 inches, length of breeches 2 feet, length of waistcoat 2 feet 5 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.

859, 859B. '64.

Dress suit, coat, waistcoat, and knee-breeches, of pink silk brocade with a diapered flower pattern. English, date about 1770. Length of coat 3 feet 2-1/2 inches, length of waistcoat 2 feet 6 inches, length of breeches 2 feet 4 inches. Presented by the Rev. R. Brooke.