Breeches
1910-1920 (made)
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As well as being a popular sport, hunting acquired a greater social status than ever during the 19th and early 20th century. To be seen on the hunting field was an essential attribute of social success. These breeches are from an important collection previously in Castle Howard, Yorkshire, that includes seven scarlet hunt coats and one blue hunt coat as well as waistcoats, stockings and boots.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven wool, part-lined with cotton and sateen, with brass buttons |
| Brief description | Cream woollen riding breeches with brass buttons, Johns & Pegg, England (London), 1910-20 |
| Physical description | Cream woollen men's breeches with full front fastening and 11 brass buttons for attachment and braces. At the bottom of each leg are 4 brass domed buttons cast with a crown and initials. |
| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support and assistance from the Friends of the V&A, and a number of private donors |
| Production | Made for Major General Sir Francis Lloyd KCB |
| Summary | As well as being a popular sport, hunting acquired a greater social status than ever during the 19th and early 20th century. To be seen on the hunting field was an essential attribute of social success. These breeches are from an important collection previously in Castle Howard, Yorkshire, that includes seven scarlet hunt coats and one blue hunt coat as well as waistcoats, stockings and boots. |
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| Accession number | T.94:3-2003 |
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| Record created | March 11, 2004 |
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