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”