Boy's Suit, 1820-1830
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Eton-style suits -- the short jacket and long, straight trousers shown in this example -- were common for young boys in the early 19th Century. This rare, and more expensive, silk version was owned by a member of a rural New York State family. Boys wore Eton suits for school or special occasions. Boys from poorer families likely wore just shirts and trousers.
Eton-style suits -- the short jacket and long, straight trousers shown in this example -- were common for young boys in the early 19th Century. This rare, and more expensive, silk version was owned by a member of a rural New York State family. Boys wore Eton suits for school or special occasions. Boys from poorer families likely wore just shirts and trousers.
Artifact
Suit (Main garment)
Date Made
1820-1830
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.596.57
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silk (Textile)
Wool (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Bone (Material)
Technique
Hand sewing
Color
Gray (Color)
Brown
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