Coachman's jacket

Jackets

Fighting against the cold
Coachmen and palfreniers (coach helpers) can be recognized by their stately dark blue or red coachman's coat. An elegantly dressed heavy long overcoat with a fitted waist and wide lapels. The front panels close with a single or double row of silver or copper colored buttons. Coach jackets with multiple shoulder capes were popular in the 1800s and are also referred to as garrick. Originally, coach coats were made of laken or a woolen gabardine. As long as it was very warm, because coachmen were often riding on the box seat for hours and were exposed to all weather conditions. When it was really cold, the characteristic top hat was replaced by a black fur hat.

Image: 1905-1915. © Collection Museum Rotterdam

 

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