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In the early years of the 20th century it would have been worn as everyday dress by professional and business gentlemen, as well as for formal occasions. It was said to have been worn at the donor's wedding by her father.\r\n\r\nThe morning coat originated in the single-breasted tailcoat worn in the early 19th century. This was also known as the riding coat, or 'Newmarket'. By the 1850s the coat was shaped halfway between a riding coat and a frock coat. It was usually single-breasted and was known as the 'cutaway', as the fronts sloped away elegantly to the broad skirts behind.\r\n\r\nAfter the First World War the morning suit was gradually superseded by the lounge suit for everyday wear, though it continued to be worn by older men.","physicalDescription":"Morning suit consisting of a coat, waistcoat and trousers.\n\nThe coat and matching waistcoat are made of woven wool barathea edged with silk braid. The buttons are covered in chequered-woven silk. The coat is lined with twilled silk. The coat has a swallow tail with small high lapels and two buttons. Breast pocket.\n\nThe waistcoat is lined with striped cotton and has 7 linen-covered buttons stitched inside the neck. Single breasted. The back is made of twill with a metal buckle for adjustment. \n\nThe trousers are of black woven woollen twill with fine pin-stripes. No turn-ups and the shaping is altered because they have been let down. 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