Suit
1937 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The wealthy collector and patron, Edward James, wore this immaculately tailored suit. James was a colourful character and early enthusiast of the Surrealist movement. With its precise cut and bold stripes, the suit captures the essence of a man who wanted to stand out from the crowd. The Museum has a collection of his clothes spanning from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wool |
| Brief description | Man's suit, jacket, waistcoat and trousers, wool, brown pinstripe, Radford & Jones, Great Briain, 1937. |
| Physical description | Man's suit, jacket, waistcoat and trousers, wool, brown pinstripe. |
| Credit line | Given by Peter Sarginson on behalf of the Trustees of the Edward James Foundation |
| Object history | Worn by Edward James Registered File number 1992/2698. |
| Association | |
| Summary | The wealthy collector and patron, Edward James, wore this immaculately tailored suit. James was a colourful character and early enthusiast of the Surrealist movement. With its precise cut and bold stripes, the suit captures the essence of a man who wanted to stand out from the crowd. The Museum has a collection of his clothes spanning from the 1930s to the 1970s. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.29:1 to 3-1993 |
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| Record created | March 18, 2005 |
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