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Day Suit

1800-1817 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

An ensemble made from black wool has been the uniform of the middle-class professional – doctor, lawyer, clergyman, academic, merchant, businessmen - since the late 16th century. This tradition continued through the 19th century and well into the 20th. The sombre colour of this suit befits the sober profession of its wearer, Thomas Coutts (1735-1822), the founder of Coutts Bank. The notched collar and cut-away front of the coat reflect early-19th-century fashions. On the other hand, the old-fashioned breeches are appropriate for Mr Coutts's advanced age.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Waistcoat
  • Coat
  • Breeches
Materials and techniques
Wool, lined with silk, backed with cotton, hand-sewn
Brief description
Man's day suit, 1800-1817, United Kingdom. Black wool lined with silk
Physical description
Day suit in black wool, coat, waistcoat and breeches.
Credit line
Given by Mr Francis Coutts
Summary
An ensemble made from black wool has been the uniform of the middle-class professional – doctor, lawyer, clergyman, academic, merchant, businessmen - since the late 16th century. This tradition continued through the 19th century and well into the 20th. The sombre colour of this suit befits the sober profession of its wearer, Thomas Coutts (1735-1822), the founder of Coutts Bank. The notched collar and cut-away front of the coat reflect early-19th-century fashions. On the other hand, the old-fashioned breeches are appropriate for Mr Coutts's advanced age.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.716:7 to 9-1912

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Record createdMay 27, 2009
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