Evening Suit
1923 (made)
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By the 1920s the full evening dress suit had crystallised into a recognisable and lasting style. It consisted of a tail coat, a white waistcoat and trousers to match the coat. The coat was cut as double-breasted but was always worn open. Changes in fashion did occur, but they affected details such as the width of the lapel or the cut of the trousers.
This suit was worn by the husband of the donor. She dated each item in her collection and also sent the accessories that she considered appropriate for each outfit. Mr Rothfield died in 1931. He was a slim, elegantly dressed man, who was meticulous about his dress.
This suit was worn by the husband of the donor. She dated each item in her collection and also sent the accessories that she considered appropriate for each outfit. Mr Rothfield died in 1931. He was a slim, elegantly dressed man, who was meticulous about his dress.
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Wool, trimmed with silk braid, lined with silk and satin |
Brief description | Evening suit consisting of a jacket, trousers and waistcoat of woollen cloth, possibly made by Charles Wallis Ltd., London, 1923 |
Physical description | Evening suit consisting of a jacket, trousers and waistcoat made of black woollen cloth. Double-breasted jacket has ribbed silk lapels and six basket woven buttons. It is lined with black satin and partially quilted for reinforcement. There are two pockets in the tail. In the inner pocket is stitched a label. Trousers with a plain-shaped bottom and a vertical band of silk braid is stitched to each of the outer side seams. Single-breasted waistcoat with a horse-show collar trimmed with a double row of silk braid and two stand pockets trimmed with silk braid. Buttons of woven silk. Lined with white silk and the back is of black satin with a buckle for adjustment. |
Credit line | Given by Mrs E. L. Rothfield |
Object history | This evening dress suit sports an unconventional black waistcoat rather than the typical white one. By the 1920's, the full evening dress suit had crystallized into a recognisable and apparently unchanging style. The changes which did occur affected details such as the width of the lapel or the cut of the trousers. |
Summary | By the 1920s the full evening dress suit had crystallised into a recognisable and lasting style. It consisted of a tail coat, a white waistcoat and trousers to match the coat. The coat was cut as double-breasted but was always worn open. Changes in fashion did occur, but they affected details such as the width of the lapel or the cut of the trousers. This suit was worn by the husband of the donor. She dated each item in her collection and also sent the accessories that she considered appropriate for each outfit. Mr Rothfield died in 1931. He was a slim, elegantly dressed man, who was meticulous about his dress. |
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Accession number | T.232 to B-1962 |
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Record created | March 28, 2000 |
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