Another Snazzy Suit - 40s style...

Our friends at Past Perfect Vintage have this snazzy one up for grabs that we just had to mention. All the 40s loving guys out there may want to take note.

The following entry is reprinted from Pastperfectvintage.com, the site which it is available at.
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Dated Men's 1940s Suit by Albert Lea

"When the soldiers and sailors came home form WWII, they needed clothes. Lots of clothes. Their old suits didn�t fit or had been cut up for ladies suits and children�s wear. So they went to the tailor in droves. This classic 1940s men�s suit was custom made, and it has all the hallmarks of a immediate post war suit: a double breasted , boxy jacket with wide peaked lapels and big shoulder pads, pleated and cuffed pants and in this case , patch pockets, a feature restricted during the war . The wool is a tan with red and pale grey striping. A great suit and you know a returning solider was darn glad to wear it instead of olive drab Labels: Andrew Boyum Tailor Albert Lea Minnesota & B. H. Vondomin June 1947

Condition: Excellent.

Size: A Sz 42S? Chest: 44", Shoulders 19.5" , Sleeve 24", Neck to Hem 28.5", Waist 34", Outseam 38", Inseam 28", with 1 3/4" cuff and 1 1/2"hem"

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