Object number
70/176
Exhibition
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Description
Pair of breeches made of white cavalry twill by H. Huntsman & Son, Saville Row, London. Worn while fox hunting or horse riding.
This is a pair of breeches made of white cavalry twill by H. Huntsman & Son of Saville Row, London. The breeches would have been warn while fox hunting or horse riding.
Physical description
1 pair of riding breeches: good condition
Label Text
Three pairs of breeches, circa 1930s. The white cavalry twill breeches were made by H. Huntsman and Sons of Saville Row, London, sometime between 1930 and 1938. This tailoring firm catered for land owners rather than working countrymen. It dressed eminent gentleman-farmers such as Winston Churchill. The brown corduroy breeches were made by Caldene Clothing, an equestrian outfitter founded in 1922. Although tailor-made they offered a cheaper alternative to top end firms. The leather breeches belonged to Mr Worthington, whose family farmed near Wimborne, Dorset, from the late 1930s until 1962. MERL 70/176, MERL 77/287, MERL 2002/2.
Archival history
MERL Recording form – ‘Name of Object: Breeches // Name and address of owner: Mr H. W. Copper, Ascot, Berks // 22 April 1970 // When was it used: c.1930-38 // How was it used: Huntman’s breeches // Who made it: H. Huntsman & Sons Ltd. 11 Savill Row, London W1. // When was it made: Some time previous c.1930-38. // From what materials is the object made: Twill. White cavalry twill, metal buttons (to facilitate washing) // Additional information: The breeches are noteworthy because they were entirely handmade and of excellent workmanship. It was for this reason that Mr Copper treasured them.’
Production place
Savile Row [Westminster]
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14224.tif - High resolution image
