Cecil Willett Cunnington

Who is this?

Cecil Willett Cunnington (22 November 1878 – 21 January 1961) was an English medical doctor and collector, writer and historian on costume and fashion. When he died The Times called him the Leading Authority on English Costume. He and his wife Phillis Emily Cunnington (1887–1974) worked together not only in their medical practice but also on their collection and writing. In 1947 the Cunningtons' extensive costume collection was acquired by the Manchester City Art Gallery and the Gallery of Costume at Platt Hall was opened.

Career

1. 1878
   Born
2. 1961
   Passed away

Trivia

• •Place of birth: England
• •Known as: costume historian, physician, collector
• •Spouse: Phillis Emily Cunnington