Live Auction 5473Fashion through the Ages
A GENTLEMAN'S WEDDING SUIT
Lot 26

A GENTLEMAN'S WEDDING SUIT

CIRCA 1840

Closed2 December 2010

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GBP 17,500

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A GENTLEMAN'S WEDDING SUIT
CIRCA 1840
composed of a navy blue facecloth frock coat with notched lapels and damask covered buttons, and a pair of dove grey wool pantaloons with straps under the instep
labelled in nape and waistband JHG's Wedding Suit

Specialist note

This wedding suit is a rare survivor from a man's wardrobe. Men's costume is in the main less subject to changing fashions and is therefore commonly worn out and does not survive.