Jacket for staff at Hampton Court Palace (1925)Historic Royal Palaces
This is a sealed pattern jacket for a staff uniform. This uniform was worn in the early 20th century.
You can see on its label that it was the uniform jacket for Patrol Custodians at the Houses of Parliament and Hampton Court Palace.
Jacket for staff at Hampton Court Palace (1925)Historic Royal Palaces
A sealed pattern means that this pattern is the template that was used to cut and create all the uniforms. Uniform dress codes often follow written rules, with fixed design, details and motifs.
The seal officially marks this as the approved template pattern.
Label with seal for jacket for staff at Hampton Court Palace (1925)Historic Royal Palaces
Both sides of the pattern tag have a seal. On this side, you can see more clearly the royal crest with lion, unicorn and the national emblems.
Uniforms would be tailored to fit the wearer, based on the agreed design. On the back of the sealed tag, you can see the notes made detailing when the sealed pattern was used to create uniforms. What dates can you see?
Label with seal for jacket for staff at Hampton Court Palace (1925)Historic Royal Palaces
As stated on the tag, under no circumstances was it to be removed from the jacket pattern as indicated on the instructions written at the bottom. Otherwise, the template would no longer be official.
Jacket for staff at Hampton Court Palace (1925)Historic Royal Palaces
The Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection contains many uniforms that were used for a variety of jobs to support the Royal Family. What other uniforms and details will you discover?
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