Here's a Suit For You...20s or 30s?

[Grace]

I've had this suit for quite a while now. Jacket is fully lined in black silk (not shattered, if you can believe it!) Very light padding at shoulders. Straight cut pants with a satin pinstripe down each side. Button fly, watch pocket. Deep cut vest with a cool pattern. Not a label to be found anywhere. I have the suspenders that were worn with it, too, but they're pretty shot.

Can anyone help me narrow down a date? (pardon the pics-they leave something to be desired)

Thanks, guys!

 

[frontmanvintage]

First of all, its a tuxedo. Second, no one can see the contrast of the black to make out details to help you.

Is there a Union label in the inside breast pocket?

However, a button fly usually means WWII or before. Only two companies used zippers in mens pants starting in 1938; button flys were used thru WWII - even Uncle Sam used button flys on the military pants.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

My guess is between 1925 and 1930.


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[BellyTank]

On early zippers...

However, a button fly usually means WWII or before. Only two companies used zippers in mens pants starting in 1938; button flys were used thru WWII - even Uncle Sam used button flys on the military pants.

I know for a fact, that you could get a zipper fly on a pair of department store pants in 1934- so maybe a little before that too.


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[Baron Kurtz]

the zipper argument is an old one. Clearly, many many many companies were using zippers (generally Talon Slide Fasteners) all through the mid to late 30s.

I can be of no help on the tux, i'm afraid.

bk

 

[BellyTank]

Not so much of an argument re: Zippers...

I'm looking at a Monty-Ward catalogue from '34-'35 advertising the zip fly on Mens' pants.

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[Baron Kurtz]

argument wrong word; more of a discussion, with not much to discuss.

AAs from 1932/33 advertise Talons extensively.

bk

 

[BellyTank]

Thank you Baron.

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[columbusdrifter]

I'm not a hundred percent sure how old, but it is nice. I love the vest.

 

[Grace]

Thanks, guys!

Yes, I do know that it is tux. Too bad it's on the small side, otherwise my husband would keep it! It also has buttons inside the waistband for suspenders-is there a specific name for that?
It's really beautifully made. Need to test the buttons for bakelite.
From the same estate I have a 1939 3 pc suit that is absolutely killer. Freshly cleaned, and boy is it a knockout!

Sara

 

[moustache]

Nice tux

Whatever the age,it is a beautiful tux.I have a jacket that looks similar,albeit much newer.

JD