Man's Suit
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Clothing MakerMade by
Sulgrave
Dateabout 1960
MediumJacket (.a): Machine-stitched wool and synthetic blend with plastic buttons and polyester lining.
Pants (.b): Machine-stitched wool and synthetic blend with metal zipper, trouser hook, and plastic buttons. Cotton or cotton/synthetic for pockets and facings.
Handkerchief (.c): Fine cotton or linen with a woven border all around.
DimensionsComponent (jacket length x width across shoulders): 33 x 17 1/2in. (83.8 x 44.5cm)
Component (trouser length x width): 46 7/8 x 19 3/8in. (119.1 x 49.2cm)
Component (handkerchief length x width): 18 1/2 x 18 1/2in. (47 x 47cm)
Component (trouser length x width): 46 7/8 x 19 3/8in. (119.1 x 49.2cm)
Component (handkerchief length x width): 18 1/2 x 18 1/2in. (47 x 47cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionMan's suit jacket (.a) of a wool and synthetic fiber blend, in a fine plaid of browns with a blue accent. The half-lining is of a green polyester fabric. The single-breasted front closure has two brown plastic buttons and wide, notched lapels. The front sides are constructed with a single dart, extending up from the hip pocket to the center of the chest. There is also a side front seam, extending from the armscye down to the hem. The back has a center back seam with a vent (12 3/8 inches long) and a single side back seam running from each armscye. The sleeves are constructed of two shaped pieces, with a faux vent at the cuff and three smaller plastic buttons. There are two slash pockets with flaps, one at each side front at the hip. The proper right side has a second small pocket sewn into it. Another outside pocket is placed on the proper left breast; it is a slash pocket with an upturned flap. Each side front has an inside pocket, double welt style, stitched into the lining. Each side front is lined with the green polyester fabric. This material also lines the back across the shoulders, as well as the back vent. The sleeves are lined with a polyester fabric of white with very narrow stripes. The seam allowances are overcast and turned under for finish. A book of matches was found in the proper right front, hip pocket. (See Marks). Also found in the pocket were three paper clips.
Man's suit pants (.b) machine stitched of a wool and synthetic fiber blend, in a fine plaid of browns with a blue accent. The front fly closure is a beige metal zipper, with a metal trouser hook at the waistband. A black plastic button on the proper left, next to the top of the zipper, buttons in to the body. The 1 3/4-inch-wide waistband has seven belt loops, 2 1/4 inches long and 5/8 inches wide. There is no center back seam to the waistband. Each side front pocket opening angles in, away from the side seam. There is a small pocket sewn into the proper right one. Each side back has a single welt slash pocket, with the one on the proper left buttoned at the top of the opening. The waistband is faced with a black cotton and/or synthetic fabric, as are the pockets and front facing. A package of Kleenex tissues and a monogrammed (RK) handkerchief were found in the proper right front pocket. The handkerchief has been accessioned.
White handkerchief (.c) of fine cotton or linen with a woven border all around (1 1/4 inches wide). The handkerchief is monogrammed in white shaded with light beige: "RK" in cursive letters.
Man's suit pants (.b) machine stitched of a wool and synthetic fiber blend, in a fine plaid of browns with a blue accent. The front fly closure is a beige metal zipper, with a metal trouser hook at the waistband. A black plastic button on the proper left, next to the top of the zipper, buttons in to the body. The 1 3/4-inch-wide waistband has seven belt loops, 2 1/4 inches long and 5/8 inches wide. There is no center back seam to the waistband. Each side front pocket opening angles in, away from the side seam. There is a small pocket sewn into the proper right one. Each side back has a single welt slash pocket, with the one on the proper left buttoned at the top of the opening. The waistband is faced with a black cotton and/or synthetic fabric, as are the pockets and front facing. A package of Kleenex tissues and a monogrammed (RK) handkerchief were found in the proper right front pocket. The handkerchief has been accessioned.
White handkerchief (.c) of fine cotton or linen with a woven border all around (1 1/4 inches wide). The handkerchief is monogrammed in white shaded with light beige: "RK" in cursive letters.
Object number1995.30.42a-c
MarkingsWoven label on proper right, inside breast pocket of jacket, black fabric with light grey thread, "Sulgrave ©/ TAILORED FOR/ G. FOX & CO./ HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT". Inside the same pocket is a tailor's label, white fabric stamped in black, "Mr._________ / Date___________ / Lot________Size __LONG 43___".The second label inside this pocket is a union label for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. A white fabric with black printing, the label is partially obscured because it is sewn into the lining. A diamond is formed by banners of words, in the center of which is a silhouette of a sewing machine. The number "500848" is stamped along the visible end.
Woven label at the back of the jacket neck, black fabric with gold thread, "DRY CLEAN COMMERCIALLY"
A book of matches was found in the proper right front, hip pocket. Red cardboard wtih white lettering, it is for the "SILLITER-HOLDEN, INC. / 433 New Park Ave. / West Hartford, Conn. 06110" On the other side are these words, not printed on straight lines, "UNION-CARD / NORTON / BOSTON GEAR / UNIROYAL / schrader bellows / CARBOLOY / LOCTITE / SKINNER / STARRETT". More names appear on the inside. Each match also has the name of a company printed on the body.
InscribedThe handkerchief has a monogram in white shaded with light beige, "RK" in cursive letters.
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