Eton suit

Neuber

1940–49 · wool, silk · Costume Institute

The Eton suit originated as the school uniform worn by the junior schoolboys at the Eton School in England and became emblematic of high social standing in the United States. This suit was purchased in Rome by Gypsy Rose Lee for her pre-adolescent son Eric Preminger, whom she enjoyed dressing in various world costumes when he traveled with her.

Artist

Neuber

Date

1940–49

Medium

wool, silk

Culture

Italian

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Gypsy Rose Lee, 1961