Suit
1940-1949 (made)
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| Place of origin |
A more casual look pervaded men's fashions during the 1930s and 40s. The lounge suit with its generous cut and wide trousers was the most popular form of daywear. Tweeds were suited to everyday, weekend and country wear and dark jackets were appropriate for professional use. During the Second World War waistcoats were often omitted due to rationing.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Tweed lined with sateen |
| Brief description | Man's suit consisting of a jacket and trousers in herringbone tweed lined with sateen, Utility, Great Britain, 1940-1949. |
| Physical description | Man's suit consisting of a jacket and trousers in brown herringbone tweed lined with sateen. |
| Summary | A more casual look pervaded men's fashions during the 1930s and 40s. The lounge suit with its generous cut and wide trousers was the most popular form of daywear. Tweeds were suited to everyday, weekend and country wear and dark jackets were appropriate for professional use. During the Second World War waistcoats were often omitted due to rationing. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.241&A-1981 |
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| Record created | March 18, 2005 |
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