Not on display

Blazer

mid 1990s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

In 1884, The Gentleman’s Magazine of Fashion advised readers that: ‘Every man with a grain of respectability on the river puts on white trousers, with white flannel shirt, straw hat, striped flannel coat’. The ‘striped coat’ was the blazer, which became popular during this period. The look has changed little up to the present day, with many oarsmen continuing to wear their college colours. In 1897 the Leander Club decided to employ the colour cerise pink to create a distinctive identity. Members wear cerise ties and socks and use grosgrain ribbon in the same colour to trim their boaters.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wool and brass
Brief description
Woollen double-breasted blazer with brass buttons, made by Daks-Simpson, Great Britain, mid 1990s
Physical description
Navy woollen double-breasted blazer with brass buttons.
Gallery label
(1997)
In 1884 'The Gentleman's magazine of Fashion' advised readers that 'Every man with a grain of respectability on the river puts on white trousers, with white flannel shirt, straw hat, striped flannel coat.' The 'striped coat' was the blazer, which became popular during this period. The look has changed little up to the present day, with many oarsmen continuing to wear their college colours. In 1897 the Leander Club decided to employ the colour cerise pink to create a distinctive identity. Members wear cerise ties and socks and use grosgrain ribbon in the same colours to trim their boaters.
Credit line
Given by Ken Hylton-Smith
Object history
Part of a rowing club ensemble T.46:1 to 7-1997.
Historical context
1818 Leander Club was founded as a 'Subscription Room'. The first constitution was written in 1845 when there were 17 members - today there are 2,700.
1897 the Club moved to its present site at Henley-on-Thames.
Since 1947 Leander Athletes have won 26 medals in World Championships and Olympic Regattas.
Production
Leander Club uniform
Summary
In 1884, The Gentleman’s Magazine of Fashion advised readers that: ‘Every man with a grain of respectability on the river puts on white trousers, with white flannel shirt, straw hat, striped flannel coat’. The ‘striped coat’ was the blazer, which became popular during this period. The look has changed little up to the present day, with many oarsmen continuing to wear their college colours. In 1897 the Leander Club decided to employ the colour cerise pink to create a distinctive identity. Members wear cerise ties and socks and use grosgrain ribbon in the same colour to trim their boaters.
Collection
Accession number
T.46:1-1997

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Record createdSeptember 25, 2003
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