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Hunting suit

Clothes for Men
Inventory number
2019.1.12.1.CM.SU.C1850.GB
Description
A hunting suit, with a hunting horn, of the middle of the XIX century, trimmed with a cotton ribbon. It was in such red suits that the men went hunting to ensure that their foliage was clearly visible from a distance, and other hunters would not confuse them with the game. This tradition was formed over a long time and was especially popular in England.
Material
Wool
Origin
circa 1850 United Kingdom
Exhibitions History
• 2017.06.16–2017.09.30. ‘Exotic hunt at the Castle. Costumes and accessories from Alexandre Vassiliev foundation collection.’ Ventspils museum (The Castle of Livonian Order), Ventspils, Latvia.
• 2026.01.15–2026.04.15. ‘Fashion and Hunting. 19th - 20th century. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Cultural center-museum of Suvalkija (Sūduva) (Paežeriai Manor), Vilkaviškis district, Lithuania.