morning suit

Collier and Stanley

Summary

Coat; SB, deep sloping fronts, fastening by a single button CF. Wing lapels. Waist seam; side seams; arched sideback seams; CB seam. Central back vent surmounted by 2 buttons. Right linner pocket with label. Breast pocket. Lined - black cotton/rayon (with a sheen). Waistcoat; SB, with double pockets either side. Fastening with 6 black plastic buttons. Backed in black cotton/rayon. Lined striped nylon (imiytating shirting fabric). Trousers; Striped charcoal grey/black wool. Single front pleats. button fly. Label CB. Fly face with grey felt; wasitband with cotton shirting; back with grey viscose. Flapped back pocket (right). Six buttons for braces (still attached). See also collar (1986.94) & suit (1986.93 and 95-98). Worn by Sir Robert Thomas (Lord Mayor of Manchester) for official events.