. "An intricately patterned silk is the decorative highlight of this 1760s man\u2019s formal coat. Known as a \u2018tissue\u2019 by virtue of the weaving technique, the silk features a red ground with a meandering lace pattern in white, embellished with yellow and blue flowers. The simple, round cuff was a new development in men\u2019s fashion, replacing the wide \u2018wing\u2019 cuff of the 1740s. The long buttonholes are purely decorative; the plain buttons have been made from the silk of the coat covering a wooden core."@en . . .