Two-Piece Suit
1959 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Cecil Beaton (1904-1980), the celebrated photographer and designer, was famed in his youth for his immaculate, often flamboyant style. This suit reflects the more sober tastes of his later years. He often added drama to such conservative suits by wearing wide-brimmed hats and floating scarves.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | wool lined in silk. |
| Brief description | Navy wool two-piece suit by Sullivan Williams & Co., London, 1959. |
| Physical description | Two-piece suit, jacket and trousers in dark navy blue wool. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Cecil Beaton |
| Object history | From the personal wardrobe of Sir Cecil Beaton. |
| Association | |
| Summary | Cecil Beaton (1904-1980), the celebrated photographer and designer, was famed in his youth for his immaculate, often flamboyant style. This suit reflects the more sober tastes of his later years. He often added drama to such conservative suits by wearing wide-brimmed hats and floating scarves. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.153&A-1980 |
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| Record created | September 11, 2003 |
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