Man's jacket
Brand
Hammond & Co., Ltd.
(British)
1939
Velvet and satin
Gift of John B. Bayley
Object number75.218.5
This richly colored smoking jacket is indicative of the more relaxed styles and brighter hues that were increasingly popular for informal menswear during the 1930s.
DescriptionMan’s double-breasted smoking jacket in red velvet; facings and shawl collar in red faille; tailored sleeves with four self button wrist closing; buttonhole pocket on either side front with stand breast pocket at left; red satin lining with buttonhole breast pocket at right; dated 15-4-39 on label Hammond & Co LTD.Exhibitions