Boy’s naval suit jacket

This jacket and waistcoat take their inspiration from the midshipman’s uniform. The dark blue wool jackets with stand up collar and brass buttons were popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for boys of all ages. Girls would wear sailor style dresses with broad collars. This outfit was worn by a C. de M. Lucas, his name is written inside.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
26/1962/6
Category
Decorative Art
Collection Class
Clothing and accessories
Material
woolflannelbrass
Common Name
boy’s naval suit jacket
Simple Name
jacket
Period Classification
Edwardian (1901-1914)
Production Date
c 1912
Production Year Low
1910
Production Year High
1912

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boy’s naval suit jacket