Masquerade Costume, Worn by Henry Ford, 1925-1935

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Artifact Overview

Henry Ford likely purchased this "18th century" style costume to wear at old-fashioned dancing parties. Ford likely only donned the costume for special occasions--not his weekly dances. The garment's maker, the Eaves Costume Company of New York, designed and rented costumes for a variety of plays and musical revues. They also provided costumes for masquerades and balls attended by wealthy socialites.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Costume (Character dress)

Date Made

1925-1935

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

51.34.56

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.

Material

Velvet (Fabric weave)
Silk (Textile)
Lame (Textile)
Rhinestone
Steel (Alloy)
Elastic fabrics
Satin
Twill
Mother of pearl
Lace (Needlework)
Ribbon (Material)
Cotton (Textile)
Leatherette
Plating (Metal coating)
Elastic fabrics

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing
Embroidering

Color

Cream (Color)
Gold (Color)
White (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Circumference: 29 in (Coat - Circumference of waist)
Length: 39 in (Coat - Center back length)
Length: 30 in (Coat - Length of sleeve)
Circumference: 32 in (Breeches - Circumference of waist)
Length: 18 in (Breeches - Inseam)
Length: 32 in (Shirt - Center back length)
Length: 40 in (Shirt - Length of sleeve)
Width: 15 in (Jabot)
Length: 17.25 in (Jabot)
Length: 35 in (Suspenders)
Length: 16.5 in (Garter)
Width: 0.625 in (Garter)

Inscriptions

on tag inside neck of coat: EAVES COSTUME CO. THEATRICAL COSTUMES/NEW YORK
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