Collection of Victorian & Edwardian Menswear, Museum Deaccession

Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

This lot includes one Edwardian men's evening ensemble and top hat with leather carrying case, and four late 19th - early 20th century men's hats.

THE FIRST
Ensemble consists of jacket, vest, pants, hat and carrying case. The ensemble is made mostly of black wool trimmed with black silk satin. While most of the main seams are sewn by machine, most interior seams and finishing stitches are down by hand.

Tail Coat
The tailcoat has a notched lapel, long sleeves, long tails and a center front that hangs open (doesn't close).

Vest
The vest is made of black silk satin with a curved lapel and center front button closure.

Pants
The pants have a double pleat into the waistband, button fly and a satin stripe down the side seam.
All three items unlabeled. No size label.
Museum accession number label sewn to lining.
Excellent example of early 20th century tailoring.

Hat
Black faille collapsible top hat trimmed in grosgrain ribbon and lint in black satin.
Label: Kempton
Size Label: 7 3/8

Approximate Measurements Across:
Jacket

Chest: 38.5"

Waist: 33"
Shoulder: 17.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

Vest

Chest: 38"

Waist: 32"

Length (from underarm): 8.5"

Pants

Waist: 32.5"

Hips: 41.5"
Length (side waist to hem): 40.5"
Inseam: 29.5"

Hat
Crown Circumference: 22.5”

THE SECOND
Black felt bowler hat with black grosgrain ribbon trim and bow, lined in cream satin, and leather band.
Label: Truly Warner / Chestergate
Size Label: 7.1/8

Approximate Measurements:
Crown Circumference: 22”

THE THIRD
Black felt fedora trimmed in black grosgrain ribbon and lined with cream satin and brown leather band.
Label: Bill Taylor Hat Mfg Co. / Palace Salon

Approximate Measurements:
Crown Circumference: 22”

THE FOURTH
Black faille collapsible top hat trimmed with black grosgrain ribbon and lined with black satin.
Label: Knox / New York

Approximate Measurements:
Crown Circumference: 22.25”

THE FIFTH
Red cotton hat trimmed in black cotton and printed with light white bamboo and gold and black dragons, and black tassel on top.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Crown Circumference: 22.5”

Condition:

THE FIRST
Jacket, vest and pants are in very good condition. The satin lapel on both sides of the jacket has some minor marks in the weave. The vest has been let out at each side seam. The top hat is in good condition though the black satin lining is coming loose and there is some minor soiling due to wear. The hat case is worn and has areas of extreme wear.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though the leather band has started to come loose from the crown/brim and has some light soiling due to wear.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with minimal soiling due to wear in the lining.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is excellent with no issues.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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