Masquerade Costume, Worn by Henry Ford, 1925-1935
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Henry Ford likely purchased this "18th century" style costume 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 costume 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
Costume (Character dress)
Date Made
1925-1935
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
51.34.56
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.
Material
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Silk (Textile)
Lame (Textile)
Rhinestone
Steel (Alloy)
Elastic fabrics
Satin
Twill
Mother of pearl
Lace (Needlework)
Ribbon (Material)
Cotton (Textile)
Leatherette
Plating (Metal coating)
Elastic fabrics
Technique
Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing
Embroidering
Color
Cream (Color)
Gold (Color)
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Circumference: 29 in (Coat - Circumference of waist)
Length: 39 in (Coat - Center back length)
Length: 30 in (Coat - Length of sleeve)
Circumference: 32 in (Breeches - Circumference of waist)
Length: 18 in (Breeches - Inseam)
Length: 32 in (Shirt - Center back length)
Length: 40 in (Shirt - Length of sleeve)
Width: 15 in (Jabot)
Length: 17.25 in (Jabot)
Length: 35 in (Suspenders)
Length: 16.5 in (Garter)
Width: 0.625 in (Garter)
Inscriptions
on tag inside neck of coat: EAVES COSTUME CO. THEATRICAL COSTUMES/NEW YORK
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