Tailor's Tools
Buttons, c1920-30
Each tailor's workshop was unique, shaped by the working practices of its makers. Materials and trimming supplies were essential for adding a unique finish to individual client orders. These boxes of buttons are organised by size and colour and bear the handwriting of the tailor who likely built up his supplies over many years in the business. The company operated from 1898 until the 1920s.*
From the exhibition
Fashion City
(October 2023 – July 2024)
How Jewish Londoners shaped global style
For the first time, this exhibition uncovered the major contribution of Jewish designers in making London an iconic fashion city.
Fashion City shone a light on the Jewish fashion makers who became leaders in their industries and founded retail chains still on the high street today. And also dressed the rich and famous: David Bowie, Princess Diana and Mick Jagger – to name just a few.
Key industry figures were featured, like wedding dress designer Netty Spiegel, milliner Otto Lucas, the iconic Mr Fish and legendary David Sassoon. These stories were brought to life by fashion and textiles, oral histories, objects and photography
[*London Museum]
Taken at Museum of London Docklands
Tailor's Tools
Buttons, c1920-30
Each tailor's workshop was unique, shaped by the working practices of its makers. Materials and trimming supplies were essential for adding a unique finish to individual client orders. These boxes of buttons are organised by size and colour and bear the handwriting of the tailor who likely built up his supplies over many years in the business. The company operated from 1898 until the 1920s.*
From the exhibition
Fashion City
(October 2023 – July 2024)
How Jewish Londoners shaped global style
For the first time, this exhibition uncovered the major contribution of Jewish designers in making London an iconic fashion city.
Fashion City shone a light on the Jewish fashion makers who became leaders in their industries and founded retail chains still on the high street today. And also dressed the rich and famous: David Bowie, Princess Diana and Mick Jagger – to name just a few.
Key industry figures were featured, like wedding dress designer Netty Spiegel, milliner Otto Lucas, the iconic Mr Fish and legendary David Sassoon. These stories were brought to life by fashion and textiles, oral histories, objects and photography
[*London Museum]
Taken at Museum of London Docklands