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2023.186.7.1
Title
Moss Bros. Double Breasted Dinner Suit Jacket
Date(s)
- 1984 (Creation)
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1
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(1851-present)
Administrative history
The business was established by Jewish second hand clothing dealer Moses Moses (he later changed his name to Moses Moss) in Covent Garden, London. After he died in 1894, two of his sons took over and began a suit hire service in 1897. A year later the company became known as Moss Bros.
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Double breasted suit jacket made from a black woollen fabric. Jacket has pointed lapels in a silk serge type fabric, with a buttonhole on each lapel. It is front fastening. There are four, black buttons on the front of the jacket although only one of them fastens through a buttonhole. On the inside front of the jacket there is a concealed button which can also be fastened through a concealed buttonhole for added security. There is a welted, breast pocket for a handkerchief on the left side of the chest; and a jetted pocket on either side of the waist. There is a dart on either side of the front opening, running from the chest to the pockets. There is a vent at the back of the jacket. The inside of the jacket is lined and there are jetted pockets on either side of the chest.
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Label: Moss Bros / Covent Garden / P Spencer - Silver / 85/1708/ 7-1-84/L
Material: Wool [Outer]
Measurements: 49cm [Chest]; 78cm [Length]
Details: Double breasted; Jetted pockets
Physical Condition: Good
Material: Wool [Outer]
Measurements: 49cm [Chest]; 78cm [Length]
Details: Double breasted; Jetted pockets
Physical Condition: Good