Norfolk jacket

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Golfing costume consisting of Norfolk jacket and knickerbockers. Detail of a fashion plate from the Sartorial Arts Journal, New York, 1901

A Norfolk jacket is a loose, belted,

Edward VII, whose country residence was Sandringham House in Norfolk.[1][2]
The style was long popular for boys' jackets and suits, and is still used in some (primarily military and police) uniforms.

History

There have been several theories regarding the origin of the Norfolk jacket, although none are supported by much evidence. The first theory is that the jacket originated with

George IV) for duck-shooting events at his estate in Holkham, Norfolk.[5][4] It is also possible that there is no specific origin story, and the jacket was named as such simply because it was invented in the county of Norfolk.[5]

The jacket has been modified several times since its invention, and its original form is now unknown. A version popularised in the 1930s consisted of a larger version of a sportscoat, together with a belt.[4]

Alfonso XIII wearing a Norfolk Jacket during a chamois hunt in Picos de Europa
, 1912

Types

There are many types of Norfolk jacket, with variations including the type of

patch pocket. The Norfolk suit is an attire in which a Norfolk jacket is combined with matching trousers to form a full suit. This style was popular in the 1930s and 1940s but is rare today.[4]

Uses

The Norfolk jacket has been employed in the military in the past, for example in the

Sears Catalog as a boy's garment in the early twentieth century, alongside the "Buster Brown" suit.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Edward Minister and Son (1873). "Gazette of fashion, and cutting-room companion". XXVII. Simpkin, Marshall & Co: 31. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ Ravio, Ville (11 March 2013). "History of the Norfolk Jacket". KEIKARI.COM. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Royal Residences: Sandringham House". British Royal Family. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d "The Norfolk Jacket Guide". Gentleman's Gazette. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  5. ^ a b "NORFOLK JACKET – DENIM BLUE HERRINGBONE". House of Lucan. Archived from the original on 8 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
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  8. ^ JoAnne Olian (2013). Children's Fashions 1900-1950 As Pictured in Sears Catalogs. Introduction: Courier Corporation.
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