Item 2021.45.3 - Three-piece Pinstripe Suit Jacket

2021.45.3

Three-piece Pinstripe Suit Jacket

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Single breasted jacket in a dark blue wool with a narrow, white pinstripe. Jacket is front fastening via two, dark blue, plastic buttons and has a notched collar without button holes on the lapels. At the front of the jacket there is a welted chest pocket on the left side at a slight angle. There is a jetted pocket with a flap sitting on each side of the waist. At the front of the jacket on either side, halfway between opening and the side seam, there is a dart which runs from chest level to the start of the waist pocket. At the back, there is seam running down the centre and a deep vent. On the inside, the jacket is lined in a dark blue, satin fabric. There is a jetted pocket at chest level on each side, with the garment label sewn to the right pocket.

Label: Pure New / Wool / Dry Clean Only / 100% Nylon Lining
Made in England
Materials: Wool, Nylon
Measurements: 47cm [Chest]; 79.5cm [Length]; 66cm [Arms]
Details: Single breasted, pinstripe
Physical Condition: Good

The donor bought this suit off-the-peg in 1977 from a shop on Oxford Street. It cost him £70.00.