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Man's Ensemble (Tailcoat, Vest, Trousers, and Neck Cloth)1840s

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Full-length period men's ensemble on a white mannequin: dark brown tailcoat, black dotted waistcoat with gold chain, cream bow tie, pale gray trousers, and black lace-up shoes
Museum mannequin displayed in three-quarter rear view, wearing a dark brown tailcoat with gilt buttons, pale gray trousers, and black leather shoes, consistent with early 19th-century men's dress.

Unknown, Trousers, circa 1840, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Man's Ensemble (Tailcoat, Vest, Trousers, and Neck Cloth)
Place Made
England
Date Made
1840s
Medium
Tailcoat: Wool twill, fulled (broadcloth), with metal buttons. Vest: cotton plain weave, printed
Dimensions
a) Dress-coat center back length): 39 1/2 in. (100.33 cm) b) Waistcoat center back length): 22 1/4 in. (56.515 cm) c) Trouser inside seam length): 31 in. (78.74 cm) c) Trousers side length): 41 5/8 in. (105.7275 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.59.24.2a-f
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles