Mens evening suit by Hordern Bros
Object No. 86/1740
This evening suit was made in Australia by Hordern Bros. The shirt was made by Anthony Hordern & Sons at it factory in Dixon Street, Sydney. The Hordern family owned two department stores in Sydney, Hordern Bros and Anthony Hordern & Sons. Reflecting the spirit of nationalism in the 1900s, this company prided itself on its local factories and huge mail-order network.
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Summary
Object Statement
Evening suit, comprising jacket, waistcoat and trousers, mens, wool / silk, Hordern Bros Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1925
Physical Description
Suit, evening, men's, (3 pieces), wool & silk, "Hordern Bros", Sydney, Australia, c. 1925. Three piece evening suit consisting of jacket, waistcoat and trousers. Made of black wool, the lapels of the jacket and waistcoat are of basket weave silk. Manufacturer's label inside jacket.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of HS Holt, 1986
Acquisition Date
9 December 1986
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