suit; man's

Maker
J Russell
Production date
Circa 1939
Description
Man's three piece suit from J.G Russell's in Falkirk.
1) Blazer - Grey subtle check with red horizontal line. Single breasted with three grey plastic buttons at front to close. Two waist pockets and one breast pocket. Four buttons to close each cuff, one button on proper left sleeve has been replaced with one of a slightly different shade of grey. Lining is great satin but white with red and blue striped cotton is used to line the sleeves, where it wont be seen. Coat hook sits above the label on the back of the jacket. Joints at back has an unfinished hem on the inside. Two inside pockets.
2) Waistcoat - same material as above and has four pockets and closes down front with 5 grey plastic buttons. Lined with white cotton with read and blue stripes as on sleeves of the blazer. Buckle closer at back to tighten the garment.
3) Trousers - same material as above, with turn-ups and are designed to use with braces.
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Object detail

Department
Maker
Production date
Circa 1939
Signature & date
Jacket - one label on inside pocket reads "Russells FALKIRK R.LONIE Esq 15.6.39". The other on back of jacket reads "Russells OF FALKIRK"
Waistcoat "Paris" - stamped on waistcoat buckle.
Trousers - "J G Russell" stamped on trousers buttons - ones for braces.
Associated date
15 Jun 1939
Associated person
Associated notes
Date is on label in inside pocket.
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:1 - jacket:L 74cm (L 2' 5 1/8")
Dimensions:1 - jacket:W 55cm (W 1' 9 5/8")
Dimensions:2 - waistcoat:L 51cm (L 1' 8 1/16")
Dimensions:2 - waistcoat:L 60cm (L 1' 11 5/8")
Dimensions:3 - trousers:L 1m 13cm (L 3' 8 1/2")
Dimensions:3 - trousers:L 79cm (L 2' 7 1/8")
Accession number
1995-006-002

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