Brown Morning Coat
Europe or America, ca. 1810-1830s
Wool and silk velvet collar and cuff lining
Kent State University Museum
Museum purchase, 1997
Funds provided by the National Association of Men's Sportswear Buyers
KSUM 1997.29.2

White Pantaloons with Butonned Fly-front Closure
England, ca. 1840-1852
White linen twill and metal buttons.
Pink cross-stitch coronet and the letter "W" on the waistband.
Belonged to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)
Kent State University Museum
Shannon Rodgers Collection
KSUM 1986.97.18a

Black Leather Slip-on Shoes with Silk Ribbon
Made by Daniel Johnson, "no.10, Main Street, Dover, N. H." (New Hampshire), early 19th century
Collection of Old Sturbridge Village
OSV 12.14.44ab

Black Necktie
Europe or America, ca. 1820-1860
Silk satin cut on the bias over cotton lining. Metal buckle.
Lent by the Helen Clark Ward Costume Collection
Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, Ohio
Gift of Mrs. Theodore L. Bailey, 1954
KSUM L1995.17.878 (54.44)

 

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