Bath Fashion Museum

I emailed Bath Fashion Museum about the possibility of viewing a 1920s suit, however they did not have any suits which specifically matched my criteria and by the time I had emailed back the next day the time slots had all gone and I would have finished the project by the time I got a slot. I will try and find another option to view a suit for primary research.

Hello, 

I previously emailed about the possibility of viewing any 1920's suits that you have in your collection. I am specifically looking for a 1920’s American double-breasted pinstripe three-piece suit, but any suits close to this specification would be very helpful to my research. I am currently in my third year studying Costume with Performance Design at the Arts University Bournemouth and would appreciate any help you could give me with this project. Please let me know if this is a possibility and if you have a study table available soon.  

Kind regards,

Elly 

Dear Elly

Many thanks for your enquiry and apologies for the delay of my reply. I have been checking with the Curator as to whether we have any relevant pieces in the Fashion Museum collection to help you with your research. I don’t think that we have anything from the 1920s, but we do have a suit worn by American president Franklin D. Roosevelt a little later.

Please do let me know whether this would be of interest and I will be pleased to book you a study appointment. The next available dates are Thursday 7th March at 11am-1pm or Friday 22nd March at 2-4pm.

With best wishes

Elaine

Hi Elaine, would it be possible to have the second session on the 22nd of march, I will be working on a second project by then as well which will also be on tailoring so would it be possible to look at any other suits you have in your collection as well. I will know more details nearer the time on the style of the second suit. 

Thanks 

Elly

Dear Elly

Many thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, we are now fully booked on Friday 22nd March and this was the last remaining date available. Appointments are allocated on first come first served basis and there has been so much demand over the past week.

Bookings for April will open on Monday 4th February so please do get in touch again then.

With best wishes

Elaine

Bath Fashion Museum

I emailed Bath Fashion Museum about the possibility of viewing a 1920s suit, however they did not have any suits which specifically matched my criteria and by the time I had emailed back the next day the time slots had all gone and I would have finished the project by the time I got a slot. I will try and find another option to view a suit for primary research. Below I have included the emails.

Hello, 

I previously emailed about the possibility of viewing any 1920's suits that you have in your collection. I am specifically looking for a 1920’s American double-breasted pinstripe three-piece suit, but any suits close to this specification would be very helpful to my research. I am currently in my third year studying Costume with Performance Design at the Arts University Bournemouth and would appreciate any help you could give me with this project. Please let me know if this is a possibility and if you have a study table available soon.  

Kind regards,

Elly 

Dear Elly

Many thanks for your enquiry and apologies for the delay of my reply. I have been checking with the Curator as to whether we have any relevant pieces in the Fashion Museum collection to help you with your research. I don’t think that we have anything from the 1920s, but we do have a suit worn by American president Franklin D. Roosevelt a little later.

Please do let me know whether this would be of interest and I will be pleased to book you a study appointment. The next available dates are Thursday 7th March at 11am-1pm or Friday 22nd March at 2-4pm.

With best wishes

Elaine

Hi Elian, would it be possible to have the second session on the 22nd of march, I will be working on a second project by then as well which will also be on tailoring so would it be possible to look at any other suits you have in your collection as well. I will know more details nearer the time on the style of the second suit. 

Thanks 

Elly

Dear Elly

Many thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, we are now fully booked on Friday 22nd March and this was the last remaining date available. Appointments are allocated on first come first served basis and there has been so much demand over the past week.

Bookings for April will open on Monday 4th February so please do get in touch again then.

With best wishes

Elaine

Screen Shots

Below are some screen shots and notes taken whilst watching episodes of Boardwalk Empire as well as a link to the opening credits where you can see the three-piece suit I will be creating.

 Here you can see the Double Breasted jacket done up 

Series 1 Episode 6 

Here you can see the back of the Jacket

Opening Credits

Here you can see the pattern of the fabric and the peaked lapel.  

 Above: Series 1 Episode 6  Below: Opening Credits

Here you can see the turn ups or cuffs of the trousers.

 Opening Credits

Here you can see that there is cuffs on the jacket.

Opening Credits

The images below are all taken from Season 1 Episode 1 and show the jacket unbuttoned.

Though this isn't a very clear photo here you can see the lining of the jacket it a gold colour.

 Notes for making

• Double Breasted  (DB)
• 2 buttons on jacket (4 as its DB)
• Peaked lapels
• Opening and cuffs on jackets
• Welt breast pocket
• Pocket flaps on main pockets ( guess jetted inside)
• No lapels on Waistcoat
• 6 Buttons on waistcoat
• Turn-ups on trousers
• Crease In trousers

Notes for dressing

• Bowler hat worn
• High stiff collar
• Blue patterned tie
• Pocket watch in waistcoat
• Red Flower in Button hole

Full Time Plan

This is the plan I have created to help me to plan my time effectively whist working on EMP. The first half of the plan is quite full as this is my self-directed project so it is easier for me to plan for. I am unsure of exactly what I will be doing for The Threepenny Opera so I am unable to currently plan for it. Nearer to the time of starting the second half of the project I shall update my plane. Throughout the project I will create weekly plans to help me to plan my time effectively and to make sure I keep on track.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Weekend
Week 1 7.1.13	Monday Morning Meeting	1:30 Archive	IS work 14:45 Tutorial EMP Research IS work	EMP research IS work BIC: 5-10	EMP research IS work BIC 5:30-10	Sat -BIC: 10/2/5.30 Sun- BIC: 8:30-6 IS work Line drawings and images
Week 2 14.1.13	IS work	IS work BIC: 6:00	IS work	Research	Research	Take measurements
Week 3 21.1.13	IS Hand In Decide on patterns	Research BIC: 6:00	Blog and workbook updating	Weymouth Fabric Sourcing h e box	Blog and workbook updating BIC: 6:30	Sat - BIC: 6:30
Week 4 28.1.13	Get measurements Pattern Draft	Pattern draft	Pattern Draft	History Lecture B001 9-10 Pattern draft	Cut out in calico	Mark tack Blog and workbook updating Sat: BIC 1-5 Sun: BIC 2-6
Week 5 4.2.13	Learning agreement hand in Put together	UHOO1 1:30 PPP Briefing 2.30 Philip Large at Blue Compass Stage Jobs Pro Prep for fitting	Calico fitting?	Alterations Start cutting out BIC 5.15	Uni closed Mark tack	Pocket samples
Week 6 11.2.13	Finish cutting out Mark tack	Start putting together Lecture: 1.30 – 3.30 Uh001 Alumni Speaker: Sam Langridge Equity Speaker	Do pockets And fly	Digital Workshop Sign up Start making up trousers	Start making up waistcoat
Week 7 18.2.13	Make up jacket	Lecture: 1.30 – 3.30 Uh001 Prep for fitting	First Fitting?	History Lecture UH001 9-10 Alterations	Draft collar and sleeves
Week 8 25.2.13	Lining	Lecture: 1.30 – 3.30 Uh001 Jane Law Prep for fitting	2nd fitting?	Sleeves	Finishing Deadline for First part of EMP
Week 9 04.3.13	Finishing BE Threepenny Opera start	Finishing BE TPO Research 1:30 - 4:30 Portfolio tutorials	Finishing BE TPO Research	Finishing BE TPO Research	Finishing BE TPO Research
Unit midway point
Week 10 11.3.13		9:30 - 4:30 Portfolio tutorials	9:30 - 4:30 Portfolio tutorials
Week 11 18.3.13						Amy birthday
Week 12 25.3.13
Week 13 1.4.13	Bank holiday	Lecture: 1.30 – 3.30 Uh001 Will Hargreaves-Exhibition planning Bectu?	Tutorials
Week 14 8.4.13		9.30 – 4.30 F102 Creating a successful CV
Week 15 15.4.13
Week 16 22.4.13
Week 17 29.4.13		9.30 – 12.30 Group tutorials 1.30 – 4.30 Exhibition Planning
Week 18 6.5.13	Bank holiday	9.30 – 4.30 Mock Interviews	9.30 – 4.30 Mock Interviews	9.30 – 4.30 Mock Interviews
Week 19 13.5.13		PPP HAND IN
Week 20 20.5.13		EMP HAND IN		The Three Penny Opera
Week 21 28.5.13

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