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Reference code
2023.186.7.2
Title
Moss Bros. Double Breasted Dinner Suit Trousers
Date(s)
- 1984 (Creation)
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1
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Name of creator
(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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Formal trousers in a black woollen fabric. Trousers are front fastening via three, black, plastic buttons and another concealed button on the inside of the waistband. In addition, there is a hook and eye on an extended waistband tab and adjustable side tabs with buckles at either side of the waistband for added security. There are concealed, vertical, in seam pockets on either side of the waist; and a horizontal, jetted pocket with a button fastening at the reverse on the right side. There is a black ribbon that runs the length of each of the side seams. The trousers are unlined.
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No label [Label is on suit jacket]
Material: Wool [Outer]
Measurements: 107cm [Length]; 79cm [Inside Leg]; 40cm [Waist]
Details: Button fly; Ribbon at side seam
Physical Condition: Good
Material: Wool [Outer]
Measurements: 107cm [Length]; 79cm [Inside Leg]; 40cm [Waist]
Details: Button fly; Ribbon at side seam
Physical Condition: Good