18th Century Style Vest, Made for Henry Ford
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Henry Ford likely purchased this "18th century" style vest to wear at old-fashioned dancing parties. Ford likely only donned the costume for special occasions--not his weekly dances. The garment's maker, the Eaves Costume Company of New York, designed and rented costumes for a variety of plays and musical revues. They also provided costumes for masquerades and balls attended by wealthy socialites.
Henry Ford likely purchased this "18th century" style vest to wear at old-fashioned dancing parties. Ford likely only donned the costume for special occasions--not his weekly dances. The garment's maker, the Eaves Costume Company of New York, designed and rented costumes for a variety of plays and musical revues. They also provided costumes for masquerades and balls attended by wealthy socialites.
Artifact
Vest (Garment)
Date Made
1925-1935
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
51.34.54.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.
Material
Satin
Silk (Textile)
Color
Black (Color)
Pink (Color)
Blue
Purple
Yellow
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Length: 20 in (Center back length)
Circumference: 28 in (Circumference of waist)
Inscriptions
EAVES COSTUME CO. / MR. HENRY FORD / NO. C.W.L.
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