Coat
1910 (made)
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This is a typical example of a gentleman's morning suit. In the early years of the 20th century it would have been worn as everyday dress by professional and business gentlemen, as well as for formal occasions. It was said to have been worn at the donor's wedding by her father.
The morning coat originated in the single-breasted tailcoat worn in the early 19th century. This was also known as the riding coat, or 'Newmarket'. By the 1850s the coat was shaped halfway between a riding coat and a frock coat. It was usually single-breasted and was known as the 'cutaway', as the fronts sloped away elegantly to the broad skirts behind.
After the First World War the morning suit was gradually superseded by the lounge suit for everyday wear, though it continued to be worn by older men.
The morning coat originated in the single-breasted tailcoat worn in the early 19th century. This was also known as the riding coat, or 'Newmarket'. By the 1850s the coat was shaped halfway between a riding coat and a frock coat. It was usually single-breasted and was known as the 'cutaway', as the fronts sloped away elegantly to the broad skirts behind.
After the First World War the morning suit was gradually superseded by the lounge suit for everyday wear, though it continued to be worn by older men.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wool barathea, edged with silk braid, lined with silk and cotton, linen, metal |
| Brief description | Morning suit consisting of a woollen coat, waistcoat and trousers, made by Brass and Pike, London, 1910 |
| Physical description | Morning suit consisting of a coat, waistcoat and trousers. The coat and matching waistcoat are made of woven wool barathea edged with silk braid. The buttons are covered in chequered-woven silk. The coat is lined with twilled silk. The coat has a swallow tail with small high lapels and two buttons. Breast pocket. The waistcoat is lined with striped cotton and has 7 linen-covered buttons stitched inside the neck. Single breasted. The back is made of twill with a metal buckle for adjustment. The trousers are of black woven woollen twill with fine pin-stripes. No turn-ups and the shaping is altered because they have been let down. The top is lined with white linen and there is a stay across the stomach. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs B. M. Bohener |
| Object history | A typical example of a gentleman's morning suit worn for formal occasions and for everyday dress by professional and business gentlemen. After the Great War, it began to be superseded by the lounge suit for everyday wear. |
| Summary | This is a typical example of a gentleman's morning suit. In the early years of the 20th century it would have been worn as everyday dress by professional and business gentlemen, as well as for formal occasions. It was said to have been worn at the donor's wedding by her father. The morning coat originated in the single-breasted tailcoat worn in the early 19th century. This was also known as the riding coat, or 'Newmarket'. By the 1850s the coat was shaped halfway between a riding coat and a frock coat. It was usually single-breasted and was known as the 'cutaway', as the fronts sloped away elegantly to the broad skirts behind. After the First World War the morning suit was gradually superseded by the lounge suit for everyday wear, though it continued to be worn by older men. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.57 to B-1962 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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