Suit
Name/Title
SuitEntry/Object ID
G2010.055abDescription
Entirely hand-stitched toddler boy's Eaton suit made from nankeen. Stitched with brown thread that shows through to the front. Coat (a) - armscyes set close together in the back; shaped long sleeves, faux turnback cuffs with slits on the sides. Morning coat style; high waist with curved opening to tails; collarless, double breasted with turnover lapels. 5 self buttons on each side and at top and bottom of tails. Pantaloons (b) - high rise; high waistband that buttons with 2 buttons; 4 braces buttons and 8 on the wide fall; silt in base of pants leg which appears to be intended to stop at lower calf; no pockets; original buttons are gone. (if cloth covered like the coat, were probably replaced by metal buttons; evidence of metal buttons in impressed circles in the sites, slits through which shanks were passed and remains of heavy linen thread used to secure them).Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Child, Male, Historic Costume