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Joe Loss suit.

Jackets
ca. 1970s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jacket and trousers worn by Joe Loss, ca.1970s.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jackets
  • Trousers
TitleJoe Loss suit. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Damask, cotton, polyester, mother of pearl, hand-sewing, machine-sewing
Brief description
Suit jacket and trousers worn by Joe Loss, 1970s
Physical description
S.86:1-2019 - Jacket

Double-breasted blazer of purple paisley-design damask with mother-of-pearl buttons at front and cuffs. Lined with maroon polyester. Collar label: Made in Switzerland. Inside chest label is of the John Michael / Savile Row brand.

S.86:2-2019 - Trousers


Pleated trousers of purple paisley-design damask with a zip fly, six belt loops and six interior buttons at waistband for braces. Lined with cotton and polyester. Waistband label: Carlo Manzi Rentals

Dimensions
  • Jacket width across shoulders width: 410mm
  • Jacket length from shoulder to cuff length: 580mm
  • Width: 500mm (Note: Jacket - width across waist)
  • Jacket length from collar to hem length: 795mm
  • Trousers inside leg length: 700mm
  • Trousers length from waistband to hem length: 1045mm
  • Trousers width across waist width: 465mm
Credit line
Given by Jennifer Jankel
Summary
Jacket and trousers worn by Joe Loss, ca.1970s.
Collection
Accession number
S.86:1, 2-2019

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Record createdFebruary 11, 2019
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