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Patrick Hall · Nov 5, 2014

New suit, would welcome any dating suggestions. There was a receipt in the pocket from 1937, that I am fairly sure was NOT for the suit. The length of the waistcoat, the shape of the lapels, the slanting breast pocket, the backwards facing shoulder seam, and the fancy fabric make me think late 1920s.

Papperskatt · Nov 5, 2014

Nice suit! Awesome fabric. :thumb:

Metatron · Nov 5, 2014

Lovely. Late 1920s-early 1930s?

esteban68 · Nov 5, 2014

Very nice indeed!

Rabbit · Nov 5, 2014

Very nice suit, Patrick. What a fabric! The cut looks like early 30s to me. The liner is rayon, isn't it? That would fit.

Two Types · Nov 5, 2014

Very interesting fabric. Where did you find the suit?

Fading Fast · Nov 5, 2014

Fantastic suit and in incredible shape. Is it all wool as it almost looks to me like an early blend as if something else is woven in with the wool? And great fit, especially with today's skinny suit trend you would fit right into a modern business setting.

Patrick Hall · Nov 5, 2014

Rabbit said:
Very nice suit, Patrick. What a fabric! The cut looks like early 30s to me. The liner is rayon, isn't it? That would fit.

Ah yes, I'd forgotten about the switch to Rayon linings/vest backs circa 1930. The lining is most definitely rayon, so that settles it. Early 30's it is. Thanks Nik.

Two Types said:
Very interesting fabric. Where did you find the suit?

Thanks TT! I plucked it from ebay, actually. The thrifting possibilities in Texas aren't great, so I'm forced to stalk the Internet.

Fading Fast said:
Is it all wool as it almost looks to me like an early blend as if something else is woven in with the wool?

Suit feels like wool, I think it's just an interesting weave that includes lovely light blue and red accents.

Thanks for your dating expertise gents!

Benny Holiday · Nov 5, 2014

That's a stand-out weave in the fabric! Nice fit too.

SteveAS · Nov 6, 2014

Papperskatt said:
Nice suit! Awesome fabric. :thumb:

Ditto!

Claudio · Nov 7, 2014

mohair and wool mix (not vintage)

Widebrim · Mar 31, 2015

Belted back, formerly owned by Disney Studios. Back of jacket has been taken up; appears to be about a 46.

Widebrim · Mar 31, 2015

Claudio said:
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mohair and wool mix (not vintage)

Sembra buono, paisano. E' blu? Looks gray in top photo...

jamespowers · Mar 31, 2015

Widebrim said:
Belted back, formerly owned by Disney Studios. Back of jacket has been taken up; appears to be about a 46.

No pants?

Claudio · Apr 1, 2015

Ciao Widebrim - it's grey with fine pin stripe (mohair-wool mix); ineed looks blue in the lower foto

smoothsailor · Apr 1, 2015

very nice suits Claudio, thanks for sharing

Widebrim · Apr 3, 2015

Grazie, Claudio. Very nice looking.

Widebrim · Apr 3, 2015

jamespowers said:
No pants?

No, no pants, but I've got a couple of Loungers already interested in buying it...

jamespowers · Apr 4, 2015

Widebrim said:
No, no pants, but I've got a couple of Loungers already interested in buying it...

I bet

Retro Spectator · Apr 15, 2015

I put this suit together. Nothing here is vintage, except for my grandfather's tie clip. The pants are Aris Allen black slacks. The jacket is a new Arrow herringbone suit jacket. I also got a grey fedora, but I will post pictures of it tomorrow.

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