Suit
1829
Medium
wool (a, b), silk (b)
Classification
Suit
Culture
British
Department
Costume Institute
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, NAMSB Foundation Inc. Gift, and Judith and Gerson Leiber Fund, 1995
Accession Number
1995.292a–c
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of early 19th-century British with *Suit* by Newton, created in 1829. This elegant garment, now a cherished piece in the Metropolitan of Art's Costume Institute exemplifies the tailoring prowess of Regency-era Britain, just as it transitioned toward Victorian restraint. Crafted from wool for both components (a and b) and accented with silk (b), it showcases the period's masterful blend of durable, practical fabrics with luxurious touches—wool for structure and warmth, silk likely subtle sheen in linings or details. Acquired in 1995 through the Purchase, NAMSB Found...