Morning Suit
1931 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Black wool saxony coat, striped trousers, black satin cravat, grey top hat. Monocle, wallet and cigar holder
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 7 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | wool, satin, silk, leather, glass, metal |
| Physical description | Black wool saxony coat, striped trousers, black satin cravat, grey top hat. Monocle, wallet and cigar holder |
| Credit line | Given by Aubrey Esson-Scott |
| Object history | Worn by Aubrey Esson-Scott (World Punting Champion 1929-34) in the City Historical significance: Rare, complete ensemble showing fashionable day suit of c.1931, from head to toe with rarely surviving associated accessories such as monocle, wallet and cigar holder. |
| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.714-1974 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2007 |
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