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Trousers

ca. 1941
Artist/Maker

Minstrel three piece suit and bow tie worn by black face performer G H Elliott. Trousers of gold brown satin set with white ribbon stripe down outer leg. Lined with brown cotton.


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Brief description
Trousers of gold brown satin worn by G H Elliott
Physical description
Minstrel three piece suit and bow tie worn by black face performer G H Elliott. Trousers of gold brown satin set with white ribbon stripe down outer leg. Lined with brown cotton.
Dimensions
  • Trousers, weight weight: 0.8kg
  • Trousers, hip width, laid flat width: 38cm
  • Trousers, waist to hem, laid flat length: 105cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • ' 18.11.41 / G.H. Elliott Esq ' (Written label)
  • ' Morris Angel & Son Ltd / 117 / 119, Shaftesbury Avenue, / London, W.C. ' (Trade label)
Collection
Accession number
S.148C-1988

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Record createdMay 14, 2004
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