Ernst August of Hanover – Provisional English General’s Tunic, Firmin & Son, ca. 1900 antique_dress adding youthful charm

adding youthful charm

flowing silhouette characteristic of the 1870s

which catch the light and emphasize the garment’s luxurious craftsmanship

it is form-fitting and tight-fitting

Ernst August of Hanover – Provisional English General’s Tunic, Firmin & Son, ca. 1900 antique_dress adding youthful charmThis exceptionally rare provisional tunic or cloak, worn by Ernst August (II) of Hanover (18451923) in his capacity as a General of the English Army, is a remarkable piece of late 19th to early 20thcentury aristocratic military attire. Tailored in the English style, the long tunic is made of fine black cloth, with black velvet cuffs and a black velvet standup collar, reflecting the understated elegance of highranking British officers uniforms. The