Two Men's Items: One Over Coat, One pair of Red Knit Underwear, 1890

This lot includes two menswear items; one over coat, one pair of knit long underwear from the Tasha Tudor Collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Tasha Tudor (née Starling Burgess, 1915-2008) was a writer and illustrator of children’s books, including Mother Goose and Corgiville Fair. The idyllic, 19th century world she painted in her books was the lifestyle she pursued: for much of her adult life Tudor lived on New England farms, weaving, tending to animals, baking bread, and collecting, mending, and wearing centuries-old clothing.

For detailed biography, see Jeanette Chandler Knazek, “Tasha Tudor,” Tashatudorandfamily.com.

THE FIRST
Black wool twill double breast overcoat with peak lapels faced with black ribbed satin, straight fit sleeves, and coattails with inset pockets.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-671

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 45"
Waist: 42.5"
Hips: 52"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 35.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

THE SECOND
Red wool knit long underwear with button fly and back lace up.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-674

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 37"
Hips: 36"
Length (side waist band to hem): 45"
Inseam: 32"

Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisition Fund