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

Exhibition 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.