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Suit

ca. 1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Men's cream wool three-piece suit of jacket, trousers and waistcoat.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Waistcoat
  • Trousers
Materials and techniques
Wool lined with silk
Brief description
Men's wool three-piece suit, designed by Thea Porter, London, ca. 1970
Physical description
Men's cream wool three-piece suit of jacket, trousers and waistcoat.
Production typeHaute couture
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 1992/541.

Historical significance: Very rare example of Thea Porter's menswear.
Collection
Accession number
T.79:1 to 3-1992

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Record createdAugust 10, 2007
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