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Suits - Pre 1920

Mean Eyed Matt

One Too Many
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Anybody seen something like this - any ideas of dating/funktion?
Allready posted in the Vintage German Suit Thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/show-us-vintage-german-suits.62278/page-39
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HamilcarBarca3

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Houston, TX
Hey fellas. I don't know if this is the correct place to ask but does anyone know an estimated value for an early 1900s-1910s Hickey & Freeman Makers sack jacket in about a size 38 with a some alterations? Again, I apologize if this isn't the correct forum.
 

Patrick Hall

Practically Family
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Hey fellas. I don't know if this is the correct place to ask but does anyone know an estimated value for an early 1900s-1910s Hickey & Freeman Makers sack jacket in about a size 38 with a some alterations? Again, I apologize if this isn't the correct forum.

It would depend very much on the details. If it is a sack jacket in black or plain navy, probably between $100-200. If it has all kinds of rare details like belts or half belts or unusual pocket treatments, the price could climb. Condition is also a factor. Mothing, stains, sun fading, all of that will impact the value.
 

Fastuni

Call Me a Cab
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2,277
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Germany
1910's to early 1920's German tailor-made 3-piece suit.

Fabric is soft-touch, not too heavy, marengo wool. Almost black, but with a hint of white.

It is an incredible rare find, because of it's near perfect condition (only the waistcoat lining and sleeve lining show some wear & age) and good size. It fits a 40 Long (European 50 Long) perfectly.

Natural shoulders, slightly flared skirt, angled chest pocket, high button stance and tapered fishtail trousers are some of the features of this suit.

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Jonathan Haart

New in Town
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1910's to early 1920's German tailor-made 3-piece suit.

Fabric is soft-touch, not too heavy, marengo wool. Almost black, but with a hint of white.

It is an incredible rare find, because of it's near perfect condition (only the waistcoat lining and sleeve lining show some wear & age) and good size. It fits a 40 Long (European 50 Long) perfectly.

Natural shoulders, slightly flared skirt, angled chest pocket, high button stance and tapered fishtail trousers are some of the features of this suit.

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**Was this for sale? Would be very interested if so**
 

VintageEveryday

A-List Customer
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389
Location
Woodside, NY
Dusting off this old thread to show my summer outfit from the Manhattan Vintage Show the other day. I made the jacket using drafting manuals from 1916-19, and the detachable collar, necktie and cuffs. I found a pre tied collar stud tie that was in abysmal shape and picked it apart for the hardware.



The jacket kicked my ass. It has a few flaws, but it fits! I've actually seen worse tailoring in period images than in my own coat. No pants yet. My sewing machine went on strike and it's in the repair shop. Even though the only actual pre 1920s pieces in this outfit are my jewelry and wrist watch, this forum was an excellent resource in determining exactly what details I did and didn't want in my coat! (And yes, I do have period appropriate eyeglasses)
 

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