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[slicedbread]

Here's one that I'm immensely dissappointed that I didn't see...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Harris-...4QQihZ009QQcategoryZ52388QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

:rage:

 

[Baron Kurtz]

That one was amazing. Sucha long jacket, though. Hacking suit?

Benny, i didn't even see the one you posted. Was it well listed? that is one i would definitely wear. Beautiful . . .

bk

 

[Orgetorix]

Looks kinda Benjamin Siegel to me, nice 40's styling. Fresh from the usual auction site, from which these pics were 'borrowed':

There will be some pics of me in that suit when it arrives, and some of my other suits, coming soon. I managed to get some pics of my beltback jacket and one of my 40's loafer jackets with the new digital camera, but I've been slogging it out in 104 degree heat every day and after a busy afternoon haven't wanted to don a heavy wool suit in those sort of conditions.

Nice suit. Have the pictures been flipped (mirror-wise), or does it really button on the wrong side, like a woman's jacket?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

generally with the vintage DBs there are two buttonholes on the side that normally fastens on the inside. Therefore it is possible to fasten the jacket completely either way. eBay vintage sellers (often female) who are not used to selling menswear, but deal mainly with womenswear, often make this error.

bk

 

[Grace]

I've noted what you fellas have said about Donegal. Many thanks for the info! Slicedbread-what a suit! Shame you didn't win. I'm watching an incredible dress (that ends this evening) that I'm waiting to pounce on. So far no bids....I get stuck in the dream world of 'maybe no one else will see this....'

 

[DOUGLAS]

I was very close to bidding on that Harris Tweed, it is such a beautiful suit. I am a bit heavy and short for it.

 

[slicedbread]

Benny, i didn't even see the one you posted. Was it well listed? that is one i would definitely wear. Beautiful . . .
bk

It was quite well listed. Don't you hate it when something like that slips by right under your nose? That's what happened with that tweed up there to me... I had an intense urge to buy the houndstooth but my enemy (rational thinking) reminded me that I had my girlfriend's birthday coming up and needed to save my cash for that.

 

[reetpleat]

It was quite well listed. Don't you hate it when something like that slips by right under your nose? That's what happened with that tweed up there to me... I had an intense urge to buy the houndstooth but my enemy (rational thinking) reminded me that I had my girlfriend's birthday coming up and needed to save my cash for that.

Any idea on the age of that. I am guessing it is sixties or later maybe but very traditional. Cool to see stuff that is still done traditionally. Upper class brits tend to wear stuff like that.

 

[slicedbread]

Any idea on the age of that. I am guessing it is sixties or later maybe but very traditional. Cool to see stuff that is still done traditionally. Upper class brits tend to wear stuff like that.

Are you referring to the tweed? If so, it was listed in the 30's-46 section.

 

[Dinerman]

the harris tweed would have fit me, and I stuck a bid in on it, but it just went too high for my tastes.

 

[Jovan]

I don't know about the jacket. Sure, it's vintage and Harris tweed, but not very tasteful.

 

[reetpleat]

It is so heavy weight I think no one would be able to wear it for long.

I am thinking it is sixties or seventies. The vent in the back could be for horse riding, but might just be the style. I think it is kind of edwardian cut. If it were thirties, i think it owuld be narrower inthe shoulders instead of so balanced top to bottom. Also, the tags just seem modern, or moreso than 30s or 40s.

Of course without having it in your hands, it is so hard to tell, especially with such a traditional company.

Cool piece though.

 

[slicedbread]

I don't know about the jacket. Sure, it's vintage and Harris tweed, but not very tasteful.

I imagine it the perfect choice for a student/professor in a place of cooler climates...Perhaps not the full suit, but pieces at a time would be a great touch.

 

[slicedbread]

It is so heavy weight I think no one would be able to wear it for long.

I am thinking it is sixties or seventies. The vent in the back could be for horse riding, but might just be the style. I think it is kind of edwardian cut. If it were thirties, i think it owuld be narrower inthe shoulders instead of so balanced top to bottom. Also, the tags just seem modern, or moreso than 30s or 40s.

Of course without having it in your hands, it is so hard to tell, especially with such a traditional company.

Cool piece though.

I think you may be quite right as the label I think was seen in the 60's...Anyone care to clear this up?

 

[reetpleat]

Well, here is our chance to play detective. Of course we may never know, but those numbers might give us a clue.

The problem wiht european or british or asian lables is they often retained a vintage look.

I happen to have posted a tween sportcoat I am pretty sure is from the fifties in teh classified.

It has the same tweed label as this one, but a different burton label which is the one I thought didn't look that old.

Here are the ones on the jacket I have.

Kind of funny we would even be discussing it. But who cares. I love it.

 

[Micawber]

Ah, Burton's; there was a time when every town high street in England would have had a branch. That is an interesting suit, the Harris Tweed Authority would be able to throw some light on the specifics of when and where if they were supplied with the serial number on the label.

 

[Salv]

Burton are still there on the UK high street, but they are just another menswear fashion chain now.

 

[benstephens]

Here is a picture of my new black pin stripe suit. Once I have done the necessary alterations I will post a picture of me wearing it.

Kind Regards

Ben

 

[benstephens]

Here is a picture of me in my Brown check suit. It is a bit dark I am afraid, but as I dont have many photos of me, this is the only one I have in that suit.

Kind Regards

Ben

 

[Micawber]

Burton are still there on the UK high street, but they are just another menswear fashion chain now.

Yes they certainly are. Not my kind of shop but I remember my father having some MTM business suits made there in the early 60's. I have a feeling there are not quite so may branches as there used to be.