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Suit

1937 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The wealthy collector and patron, Edward James, wore this immaculately tailored suit. James was a colourful character and early enthusiast of the Surrealist movement. With its precise cut and bold stripes, the suit captures the essence of a man who wanted to stand out from the crowd. The Museum has a collection of his clothes spanning from the 1930s to the 1970s.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Trousers
  • Waistcoat
  • Jacket
Materials and techniques
Wool
Brief description
Man's suit, jacket, waistcoat and trousers, wool, brown pinstripe, Radford & Jones, Great Briain, 1937.
Physical description
Man's suit, jacket, waistcoat and trousers, wool, brown pinstripe.
Credit line
Given by Peter Sarginson on behalf of the Trustees of the Edward James Foundation
Object history
Worn by Edward James
Registered File number 1992/2698.
Association
Summary
The wealthy collector and patron, Edward James, wore this immaculately tailored suit. James was a colourful character and early enthusiast of the Surrealist movement. With its precise cut and bold stripes, the suit captures the essence of a man who wanted to stand out from the crowd. The Museum has a collection of his clothes spanning from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Collection
Accession number
T.29:1 to 3-1993

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Record createdMarch 18, 2005
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