Treasures from Chatsworth EPISODE 8 - THE CHANGING FACE OF PORTRAITURE
Conceived by Sotheby’s and presented by Huntsman, ‘Treasures from Chatsworth’ celebrates the Cavendish family’s centuries-long passion for art and collecting. Conceived by Sotheby’s and presented by Huntsman, ‘Treasures from Chatsworth’ celebrates the Cavendish family’s centuries-long passion for art and collecting. The partnership between Huntsman and the Sotheby’s series, strikes a chord with the heritage that Huntsman represents . The way in which contemporary designs are influenced by those of previous generations of craftsmen resonates with the stories that Sotheby’s has woven through this series of films. Watch Episode 8 of Treasures from Chatsworth, Presented by Huntsman and Produced by Sotheby's IN FLANDERS FIELDS THE POPPIES BLOW When Pierre Lagrange bought Huntsman in 2013 he was intrigued to discover that the tailor had customer records dating back decades. Spreadsheets had replaced a paper card system, which in turn had taken the place of vast ledgers, so heavy it’s a strain to pick them up. In there he found the names of actors, musicians, politicians, writers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, aristocrats and royalty.

“It’s quite emotional, when you look at our ledgers,” says Huntsman general manager Carol Pierce. “You see the beautiful handwriting, the detail of how everything was recorded and you realise the time it must have taken to keep those books completely up to date.” The final list of losses came to 133.
THE POPPIES ON DISPLAY IN HUNTSMAN'S WINDOW At the centenary of Britain’s first involvement in the First World War, Lagrange invited historian Niall Ferguson to examine the archive, and see what light could be shed on those years at the tailors. As Ferguson turned page after page of customer records, the evidence accumulated. Killed in action. Killed in action. Killed in action. The tailors had noted the promotions of their customers, and their end. “It’s quite emotional, when you look at our ledgers,” says Huntsman general manager Carol Pierce. “You see the beautiful handwriting, the detail of how everything was recorded and you realise the time it must have taken to keep those books completely up to date.” The final list of losses came to 133.
