Suit

Item

SFRC Accession Number
en-ca 4-971-37-10301
Title
en-ca Suit
Style Period
en-ca 1970s
en-ca 1971
Design / Construction
en-ca Brown velvet jacket with brown and cream houndstooth checked trousers. The ensemble also has a brown velvet bow tie. The jacket is in a tuxedo style - peaked lapels, double breasted with velvet covered buttons. The inside has gold satin lining. There is a welt pocket on the upper left side and two pockets on either side of the front with flap. The trousers are also in a tuxedo style with a brown velvet stripe on the outside of each leg. There are slash pockets on the trousers.
History
en-ca The garment was worn by the donor's husband on the occasion of their wedding. See 1-971-37-10294 for the bride's dress.
Type of Garment
en-ca Purposewear
en-ca Ceremonial
en-ca Suit
en-ca Menswear
Material
en-ca Velvet
en-ca Wool
en-ca Satin
Colour
en-ca Brown
en-ca Cream
Donor
en-ca Deirdre Macdonald
Item sets
Costume
1970s
Purpose Wear
Ceremonial