Fauntleroy
Boy's Suit
1887 (made)
1887 (made)
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A suit comprising jacket, breeches and matching cap of mauve plush for a six year old boy. The jacket is semifitted, edge to edge and hip length. It fastens at the neck with a hook and eye. It has machine made, Vandyke collar and cuffs. The lining is of cotton. The breeches are knee length and trimmed with ribbons at the knee. The metal brace buttons are marked "our own make" and the fly button has the maker's name. The hat is flat with a gathered brim and ribbon band. It is lined with white silk.
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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Title | Fauntleroy (popular title) |
Materials and techniques | Cut and sewn fabric |
Brief description | Boy's jacket, knee breeches and hat of mauve plush made in England by Eldridge and Young of Salisbury in 1887 |
Physical description | A suit comprising jacket, breeches and matching cap of mauve plush for a six year old boy. The jacket is semifitted, edge to edge and hip length. It fastens at the neck with a hook and eye. It has machine made, Vandyke collar and cuffs. The lining is of cotton. The breeches are knee length and trimmed with ribbons at the knee. The metal brace buttons are marked "our own make" and the fly button has the maker's name. The hat is flat with a gathered brim and ribbon band. It is lined with white silk. |
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Accession number | T.518 to B-1974 |
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Record created | May 4, 2004 |
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