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Fancy dress ensemble
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
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 x 17.6 cm (length x width)
.5) Jabot: 46.4 cm x 28.9 cm (length x width)
.6.1-2) Shoes: 28.4 cm x 8.8 cm x 10.3 cm (length x width x height)
.7.1-2) Stockings: 84.5 cm x 17.6 cm (length x width)
.8) Wig: 48.7 cm x 24.2 cm x 14.3 (length x width x depth)
ClassificationPersonal Objects - Clothing - Main Garments
Origin
New York, New York, United States
Object NumberM999.33.2.1-8
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Mrs. Peter M. Laing
Status
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