Suit
1968-1970 (made)
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This suit epitomises the flamboyant menswear of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The combination of the suit's stylish cut, bright red linen textile and the wearer's choice of bold, multi-coloured ties shows the fashionable menswear offerings available at this time.
The suit was designed for the New York retailer Bergdorf Goodman. It was sold via its Men's Shop and is an example of the store's own offerings of well-made, stylish ready-to-wear which they sold alongside designer label clothing. The owner, Tom L Freudenheim, bought this suit when he was Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art.
The suit was designed for the New York retailer Bergdorf Goodman. It was sold via its Men's Shop and is an example of the store's own offerings of well-made, stylish ready-to-wear which they sold alongside designer label clothing. The owner, Tom L Freudenheim, bought this suit when he was Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art.
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Brief description | Men's red linen suit, Bergdorf Goodman, 1968-70 |
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| Credit line | Given by Tom L. Freudenheim |
| Summary | This suit epitomises the flamboyant menswear of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The combination of the suit's stylish cut, bright red linen textile and the wearer's choice of bold, multi-coloured ties shows the fashionable menswear offerings available at this time. The suit was designed for the New York retailer Bergdorf Goodman. It was sold via its Men's Shop and is an example of the store's own offerings of well-made, stylish ready-to-wear which they sold alongside designer label clothing. The owner, Tom L Freudenheim, bought this suit when he was Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art. |
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| Accession number | T.81:1 to 4-2009 |
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| Record created | July 9, 2009 |
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