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Ensemble
Maker
Inconnu / Unknown
Marks or LabelsNone
Date
About 1870
Medium / Technique
Cotton velveteen, silk satin, glazed linen plain weave, glazed cotton twill, cotton muslin, cotton lace, glazed cotton plain weave, cotton plain weave, China silk, metallic ribbon, rhinestone buttons, metal thread, metal sequins, metal ribbon trim, metal
Dimensions.1) Coat: 101.5 cm (length); chest: 87.8 cm (circumference); sleeve: 60.2 cm (length)
.2) Breeches: 74.8 cm (length); waist: 81.8 cm (circumference)
.3) Waistcoat: 79.2 cm (length); chest: 90.2 cm (circumference)
.4.1-2) Sleeves: 41.7 cm × 18.8 cm (len
ClassificationPersonal Objects - Clothing - Main Garments
Object NumberM2016.77.2.1-8
CollectionMcCord
NotesExhibition Costume Balls - Dressing Up History, 1870-1927
An 18th-Century Gentleman
The 18th century was by far the historical period most represented in fancy dress. This ensemble is a particularly finely made example, with high-quality materials and construction. It is difficult to date, though the elaborate soutache design on the waistcoat and sash suggests the 1870s. Although we know neither who wore it nor where, the period he portrayed is evident from its styling.
An 18th-Century Gentleman
The 18th century was by far the historical period most represented in fancy dress. This ensemble is a particularly finely made example, with high-quality materials and construction. It is difficult to date, though the elaborate soutache design on the waistcoat and sash suggests the 1870s. Although we know neither who wore it nor where, the period he portrayed is evident from its styling.
Status
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