#postilion's jacket

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Russian Postilion's Jacket, ca. 1825-1855

The Moscow Kremlin Museums via V&A

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Postilion's jacket, 1825-1855. Russian Court Dress. All ranks of imperial servants wore livery, or court uniform. The postilions and coachmen, accompanied the emperor’s entourage on formal outings, either riding on horseback or driving the imperial carriages. Court livery included both relatively plain garments for day-to-day use and the sumptuous uniforms worn for particularly grand occasions. Apart from coronations, these special events included the celebration of saints’ days, the consecration of churches, the reviewing of troops and the meeting of a new royal bride. | The Moscow Kremlin Museums via V&A