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On display
Image of Gallery in South Kensington

Lounge Coat

1880-1889 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

Lounge coat of black wool with a waist seam.

Object details

Categories
Men's Clothes
Fashion
Object type
Lounge coat
Materials and techniques
Wool
Brief description
Lounge coat of black wool with a waist seam, Great Britain, 1880-1889
Physical description
Lounge coat of black wool with a waist seam.
Dimensions
  • Weight: 2.74kg
Measured with T.471-1997
Gallery label
(15/11/2023)
LOUNGE COAT
AND TROUSERS

1880-1890

The lounge suit, defined by its short,
loose coat, matching trousers and,
sometimes, a waistcoat, had become
popular by the late 1800s, especially
for younger men. Initially worn only
for sports, relaxation and in the
countryside, it was made in various
weights and weaves of cloth. When
in dark, sober colours, it became an
alternative for business dress, as it
remains today.

Wool
Probably made in Britain

Museum nos. T.470&471-1997
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.470-1997

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O305343/lounge-coat-unknown/
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