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Suit
Manufacturer
I. Miller & Son
Manufacturer
G. Shindhelm
Manufacturer
Eaves Costume Co.
Marks or LabelsWoven label in back neckline of coat: EAVES COSTUME CO. / 110 WEST 46TH ST. N.Y.
Woven label in back neckline of coat: EAVES COSTUME CO / Mr. McConnell / No. C. 39 1/2 W. 35 1/2 L.
Woven label in back waistline of pants: EAVES COSTUME CO. / Mr. McConnell / No. C. W. 34 1/2 L. 13 1/2
Woven label in back neckline of waistcoat: EAVES COSTUME CO. / Mr. McConnell / No. C. 39 1/2 W. 35 1/2 L.
Stamped on insole of right shoe: I. MILLER / Beautiful Shoes / Made in New York
Stamped on soles of shoes: I. MILLER & SON
Woven label inside wig: G. SHINDHELM / THE OLD RELIABLE / WIG MAKER / 144 WEST 46TH ST. N.Y.
Date
1924
Medium / Technique
Silk satin, silk knit, silk faille, China silk, silk brocade, cotton canvas, cotton lace, glazed cotton twill, silk taffeta, hair, patent leather, leather, cotton faille, silk ribbon, silk satin ribbon, cotton net, elastic trim, metal snap, metal hook and
Dimensions.1) Coat: 102.4 cm (length); chest: 84.4 cm (circumference); sleeve: 62.6 cm (length)
.2) Breeches: 78.6 cm (length); waist: 82.2 cm (circumference)
.3) Waistcoat: 67.4 cm (length); chest: 96.2 cm (circumference)
.4.1-2) Sleeves: 51.4 cm × 17.6 cm (len
ClassificationPersonal Objects - Clothing - Main Garments
Origin
New York, New York, United States, North America
Object NumberM999.33.2.1-8
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Kathleen Laing
NotesExhibition Costume Balls - Dressing Up History, 1870-1927
Sir William Pitt
John Wilson McConnell ranked among Canada’s wealthiest businessmen, and most generous philanthropists. His costume appears to be the best that could be had at the time. He made very good use of it, however, wearing it on occasions from 1924 through to 1955, the year of his 50th wedding anniversary, when he finally had his photograph taken in it. In that portrait, an embroidered cape obscures much of the outfit, however.
Sir William Pitt
John Wilson McConnell ranked among Canada’s wealthiest businessmen, and most generous philanthropists. His costume appears to be the best that could be had at the time. He made very good use of it, however, wearing it on occasions from 1924 through to 1955, the year of his 50th wedding anniversary, when he finally had his photograph taken in it. In that portrait, an embroidered cape obscures much of the outfit, however.
Status
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