XXL 1947 dated British suit (48" chest)

• Oct 13, 2014

• #1

Papperskatt

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Low starting bid.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HECTOR-PO...UK_Men_s_Vintage_Clothing&hash=item3396d6d14a

 

• Oct 13, 2014

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Papperskatt

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• Oct 13, 2014

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I think the '1947' assessment they have made is way off:

Looking at that label, and the style of the jacket, I would say that 05/65 (i.e. May 1965) is a more likely date.

 

• Oct 13, 2014

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herringbonekid

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hard to tell what the numbers refer to. if 5/65 is the date what's 11/830 ?

i agree it looks later though, as in late 50s - mid 60s.

 

• Oct 13, 2014

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Papperskatt

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You guys are probably right. I never really looked at the photos since it's way too big for me, and just went with what the seller claimed.

 

• Oct 13, 2014

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Boinciel

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The construction style, buttons, and lining materials look much older than 1965, but the jacket styling is extremely odd for a custom suit in '47. R. H. Childs, Esq. probably was a middle-aged gentleman who wanted a new suit constructed the same way his older suits were but not have the jacket stand out too much.

 

• Oct 13, 2014

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Yes, jacket has the sixties look whilst the high waist trousers hark back to his younger days.

 

• Oct 13, 2014

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P.S. The same vendor has another suit obviously made for the same man in the same style that is dated 1968.

I really like these suits. I might be tempted to bid. I'm not a massive fan of narrow lapels but I could wear the waistcoat and trousers with a linen summer jacket.