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[thunderw21]

Bought this one yesterday. No union tag, don't know when to date it. Late 1930s, early 1940s? The trouser photo shows the color fairly accurately.

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Bought this one yesterday. No union tag, don't know when to date it. Late 1930s, early 1940s? The trouser photo shows the color fairly accurately.

Great suit! A holy grail example in my book!

 

[Fastuni]

Indeed a lovely suit! Great color and cut. I'd say 1938-1941.

 

[thunderw21]

Mwell, turns out that brown DB suit is just too large for me. I could have it taken in but I think it would take too much effort and money to do well. So it'll be going to the classifieds eventually.

Here are some better pics.

 

[thunderw21]

And a crazy '50s suit with a...Hollywood waist!

 

[DamianM]

Mwell, turns out that brown DB suit is just too large for me. I could have it taken in but I think it would take too much effort and money to do well. So it'll be going to the classifieds eventually.

Here are some better pics.

oooooooo whats size is it!
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[Baron Kurtz]

1948 Diagonal Weave Tweed

 

[Baron Kurtz]

1946 Grey Pinstripe, Kahn Tailoring, Indianapolis:

 

[Tomasso]

Lovely!

 

[Two Types]

BK: That grey tweed suit is magnificent.

 

[DamianM]

very versatile color. A perfect suit that you can wear anywhere

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Thanks chaps. I just wish it fit! The colour is more a fawn-ish brown - darker brown with grey-ish cream stripes. This is a better indication of the shade. I'll be selling both of those above soon, too.

BK: That grey tweed suit is magnificent.

very versatile color. A perfect suit that you can wear anywhere

 

[splintercellsz]

1936 3 piece summer weight suit, originally owned by W.C. Bullitt.

Bullitt was the first US Ambassador to the Soviet Union (1933-36) and then France (1936-40), witnessing the German invasion.

 

[Fastuni]

Very good! Great to see it arrived safe and sound - and even fits you as it is. Did you choose the shirt and tie deliberately to resemble Bullitt's on the photo?

(The color of the waistcoat looks different from the suit - but of course it's just the photo, as it is obviously made from the same fabric.)

 

[Guttersnipe]

1936 3 piece summer weight suit, originally owned by W.C. Bullitt.

Bullitt was the first US Ambassador to the Soviet Union (1933-36) and then France (1936-40), witnessing the German invasion.

So that's who bought the suit. It was in my Etsy watch list forever, and no sooner than I decided to pull the trigger I noticed it had sold!

 

[splintercellsz]

Very good! Great to see it arrived safe and sound - and even fits you as it is. Did you choose the shirt and tie deliberately to resemble Bullitt's on the photo?

(The color of the waistcoat looks different from the suit - but of course it's just the photo, as it is obviously made from the same fabric.)

I was trying my best Bullitt look I think he carries the suit off better than I. The waistcoat is a tad lighter then the jacket and trousers.

Gutter, sorry my friend!!

 

[DamianM]

I see that tie is going to get really good use

 

[Two Types]

Yes, the burnt ornage colour of the tie is perfect with that suit.

 

[splintercellsz]

That it is, thank you again, Damian!

Any ideas on pocket squares for this one?

The suit feels to be made of linen, but I am not completely sure how to tell. The fabric just has that 'summer' feel to it, much more so than my other summer suit.

 

[Gin&Tonics]

1936 3 piece summer weight suit, originally owned by W.C. Bullitt.

Bullitt was the first US Ambassador to the Soviet Union (1933-36) and then France (1936-40), witnessing the German invasion.

WOW! You've outdone yourself, Splintercellz! Fantastic suit, and a piece of history, no less! It fits you nicely. Just awesome.