lounge suit

Co-operative Wholesale Society

Summary

Jacket; Single breasted with three black plastic - type buttons through hand stitched buttonholes. Central one has extra button fastened behind with long stitched shank so that jacket can fasten edge to edge. Wide upward sweeping revers with stitched buttonhole. Breastpocket and two flapped pockets. Plain back with CB and side seams. No vents. Hem is cut straight all round. sleeves flare false opening with 3 buttons. Interior; Body lined black rayon, sleeves lined white cotton with fine black stripes. Label in inside pocket - C.W.S. " Labour and wait" production with sheaf spade and sickle. Waistcoat; Single breasted fastens with 5 small black buttons through hand stitched buttonholes. Extra vertical buttonhole between top two for watchchain. Two chest and two waist pockets with bindings. Back; CB seam and self belt with "Paris" on buckle, in black rayon. Interior; lined white cotton with fine black printed lines. No label. Trousers; Front, broad waistband with two tucks each side. Fly front with four black buttons and flap pocket set in waistband. Side pockets. Back. No waistband. Shaped panel holds braces buttons. Diagonal darts shape hips. At hem, small turnups. Interior; Curtains of white cotton printed, fine black stripes. Cream plastic braces buttons at front. No label.