FROM 1750 - 1830 > DRESS                 1-10 11-20 21-30                 The Bateson Family The children of the Bateson family, weathy bankers from Co. Down, followed the fashion of the late 18th century. This meant that they ...     High Society The striking feature here is the elaborate hairstyles of these society ladies. Some have feathers added to their hair. They are wearing ...     Pocket Decoration This wonderfully decorated pocket was made for a velvet coat belonging to a Co. Cork aristocrat around 1770. Silk and gilt braiding ...     Powdering the wig This painting shows the Earl of Granard having his wig powdered. Before wealthy people went out the men had their wigs powdered by a ...     Gentlemen of Standing All these men are wearing wigs and breeches to the knee. They have jackets which are short at the front and shoes which have buckles. ...     Court Gown This beautiful court gown was made in 1785. In pink silk and studded with red and green springs, it would have been very eye-catching.     Court Suit This brown velvet court suit belonged in the Earl of Dunraven. It is trimmed with gold lace and has satin cuffs.     Dress of the wealthy The wealthy citizens of Belfast and Dublin closely followed changing fashion. Hats allowed wealthy ladies to show off these latest designs.     Newspaper advert This newspaper advertisement appeared in November 1759. As you can see the shop offered a wide variety of gentlemen’s clothing.     The Irish Slave Even the poorest rural-dwellers often had a greatcoat and hat. These would usually have been bought at a market or fair.     <>               1-10 11-20 21-30