The Sun.
London, England, 1845-06-07 00:00:00

GENTLEMEN'S COSTUMES.

The followirg are among the more splendid of the fancy
costumes worn at her Majesty's ball last night :
Hal Rom HIGHNESS PRINCE ALHERT—COat of very
rich crimson velvet, edged with small gold braid, lined with
rich white satin, and buttons worked in gold ; on the left breast
a splendid star, order of the Garter, shoulder strap and sword
inlaid and studded with the richest diamonds, also the order of
the Golden Fleece, very beautiful. Waistcoat of extremely
rich gold brocade on white satin (manufactured at Spitalfields
expressly for the occasion by his Royal Highness's command),
the buttons to match with those of the coat. Breeches of
crimson velvet, and gold buttons as on the coat, and button-
holes underneath. Three-cornered hat, bound with gold lace,
edged with very rich ostrich feather; magnificent loop of bril-
liants ; black silk cockade.

His SERENE HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF LEININGEN—
( A Bavarian Uniform)—Coat of superfine white cloth, with
light blue facings, and turnbouck trimmed with rich silver
lace ; on the breast a splendid star and the order of the Gar-
ter, studded with diamonds ; waistcoat of buff kerseymere,
trimmed with silver lace ; breeches of the same material.
Three-cornered hat, bound with superb silver lace, edged with
white ostrich feather; elegant dead and bright silver loop and
corner pieces;' blue and white cockade.
His RovAL HIGHNES# PRINCE GEORGE OF CAM-
BRIDGE—In the uniform of a Lieutenant-General of Cavalry.
The uniform scarlet, laced with gold, and lined with red silk;
white waistcoat, trimmed wfth gold lace; and breeches to cor-
respond.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE DE NEMOURS—COS-
tube of a Colonel-General of French iniantry of the period in
qoestion. Coat of white cloth, the front of which was nearly
covered with gold embroidery of the richest design, lined with
crimson watered silk ; the sleeves turned up with crimson
velvet, bordered and most beautifully embroidered in gold ; the
waiscoat was of crimson velvet, richly embroidered, and the
breeches were of the same material; the stockings were of
crimson silk, with gold embroidery. The shoes had red heels,
and were fastened with diamond buckles; the sword had gold
appointments, and was diamond hilted ; hat trimmed with gold
lace, and ornamented with a diamond button.

PRINCE LiEvEN—Coat of ruby-coloured silk velvet, richly
embroidered in gold, and gold buttons, lined with white satin ;
vest of white satin, exquisitely embroidered in gold ; breeches
of primrose satin.
THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE—The costume of the Noble
Duke is that of Louis XV., and of the most superb description;
it was made in Paris expressly for the Royal f te.
THE DUKE or Buccr.r.uou—(Court Dress)—Coat of
royal blue velvet, nu at e abora'ely embroidered with gold iu
an ancient style, the war'imanship and design of which never
was surpassed, if evt req sailed, lined with rich white satin,
buttons of gold work ; on the breast a splendid star, and order
of the Garter, sword, &c., studded with splendid diamonds ;
waistcoat of rich and delicate satin, most ingeniously and
superbly embroidered in gold; in the design the thistle is very
appropriately introduced, gold buttons to match coat ; breeches
of the same velvet as the coat, with embroidered button-holes,
and buttons of gold as on the waistcoat, &c.
THE DUKE OF ST. ALBAN'S—(As Grand Falconer)—
Coat of very rich emerald green velvet trimmed with extremely
rich and wide gold lace, with scolloped edges, with the oak-
leaf introduced, and made expressly for this coat, lined with
rich white satin and but tons of gold work; on the left breast
the hawk, suspended from the neck by a massive gold chain ;
waistcoat of richly brocaded gold, on v, bite satin, and b uttens
to match with those on the coat ; breeches of the same velvet
as the coat, with buttons of gold work at the knee. Three-
cornered hat, bound with massive gold lace and loop; green
ostrich feather; black silk cockade.
THE DUKE or NORFOLK—A coat of light blue velvet, the
cuffs and lappets being richly embroidered in silver ; waistcoat
of white and gold figured satin, fringed and laced with gold ;
black satin breeches.
THE DUKE or LEEDS—In the costume of his ancestor,
Thomas, fourth Duke of Leeds; coat of ruby velvet, laced
with fancy gold open lace, the buttons being of mounted
brilliants; vest of white satin, embroidered in gold; velvet
breeches to correspond with the coat, with buckles of diamonds.
Tuz DUKE or BEAU Foltz—Coat of rich blue velvet, em-
broidered and edged with gold, the flaps of the pockets being
elaborately worked in gold, also trimmed with gold guimp
Brandenburghs and tassels ; vest of yellow satin richly em-
broidered in gold ; blue velvet breeches. It was after the
dress of his great grandfather, the second Duke of Beaufort.
Chapeau and sword.
THE MARQUIS or WORCESTER—Coat of light blue velvet,
lined with white satin and richly embroidered in silver, and
cuffs and pocket flaps similarly embroidered ; waistcoat of
scarlet satin, tastefully embroidered in silver ; blue velvet
breeches, with embroidered garters and button-holes.
THE MARQUIS OF HEADFORT—A maroon-coloured velvet
coat, with gold button-hole loops, and cuffs of gold tissue, the
whole being lined with white silk ; buttons composed of
diamonds; waistcoat of silver tissue, with jewelled buttons ;
breeches of maroon velvet; chapeau and sword of the period.
THE MARQUIS OF EXETER—Coat of puce coloured velvet,
richly trimmed with gold lace and Brandenburghs and tassels,
with buttons formed of brilliants; waistcoat of a costly tissue;
breeches of puce velvet ; chapeau and richly-mounted sword.
THE MARQUIS OF WATERFORD--A coat of black velvet,
trimmed with gold Brandenburghs and tassels, and lined
throughout with white satin; waistcoat of silver tissue,
trimmed with gold Brandenburghs ; black velvet breeches.
THE MARQUIS OF BREADALBANE, THE MARQUIS OF
LORN, THE MARQUIS OF DOUGLAS, LORD MACDONALD,
AND THE HON. CAPTAIN MACDONALD—AII in full Highland
costume of the period of 1745.
THE EARL OF JERSEY—The costume of the noble Master
of the Horse was among the best costumes at the ball. The
coat was of a rich black velvet, lined throughout with crimson
satin, the button-holes being edged with gold, the whole of the
buttons were of diamonds; waistcoat of silver tissue, em-
broidered in flowers of colours and gold, and buttons all of
brilliants ; breeches of black velvet ; black chapeau with red
feathers. His Lordship wore a sword valued at 4,000 guineas,
the hilt being set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and
sapphires.
EARL OF DELAWARE—A superb coat of crimson velvet,
trimmed with gold Brandenburghs and lace, and edged with
ermine ; waistcoat of white and gold flowered tissue, richly
laced; breeches of crimson velvet, trimmed with gold lace,
havingjewelled buckles.
THE EARL OF BECTIVE—A coat of cerise velvet, lined
with white satin, and richly trimmed with gold lace, jewelled
buttons ; vest of blue satin, covered with costly foreign point
lace ; breeches of cerise velvet, laced with gold. The costume
was after the period of Louis XV.
THE EARL OF Rossnvlr—The Master of the Buekhounds
wore a superb costume. The coat was of brown velvet spotted
with gold, and richly embroidered in gold, enamelled buttons,
each being studded with diamonds; the cuffs were turned up
with primrose satin, also embroidered in gold ; the coat was
lined throughout with primrose satin ; vest of white satin,
covered with gold embroidery, and buttons of diamonds ;
breeches of brown velvet, and a costly sword, the hilt being of
gold, exquisitely chased.
EARL CRAVEN—A coat of violet coloured velvet, embroi-
dered in gold, lined throughout with white satin, with gold and
silver buttons; waistcoat of white satin, richly embroidered in
gold ; violet satin breeches ; a shoulder knot of violet satin,
laced and spangled in gold.
THE EARL OF CHESTERFIED—A rich maroon coloured
velvet coat, lined with white satin, and superbly embroidered
in silver, each of the buttons being composed of diamonds; vest
of white satin, flowered all over in silver, the buttons being also
of brilliants ; breeches of the same material as the coat, and
diamond buckles. The style of dress was taken from a portrait
of the Noble Earl's great grandfather.
THE EARL OF ARUNDEL AND SURREY—Coat of crimson
velvet, richly trimmed with gold, and lined with white satin,
towered all over in gold; breeches of crimson velvet.
."‘VISCOUNT CANNING—A coat of rich tissue, magnificently
1717immed and lined with green satin ; vest of tissue, relieved
with gold Brandenburghs and tassels, and edged with gold lace
and fringe ; buttons of pearls ; breeches of blue satin, trimmed
with gold.

Viscourvr PALmEasTox— A coat of ruby-coloured velvet,
trimmed with gold lace, and lined with white satin; vest of
silk brocade, the flowers being in varied colours; breeches of
ruby velvet, relieved with gold lace. Chapeau and sword. The
costume was that of ttn English nobleman in the reign of
George IL