Suits - Pre 1920

[Patrick Hall]

Papperskatt that suit is amazing. Is the vest double-breasted? I don't think I've ever seen a suit-belt like that, with the kind of buckle you'd find on a raincoat. I've seen it on some 60's era Norfolk jackets, but I assumed all the authentic ones from the teens/twenties had the double-button fastening. Is that one of yours??

 

[Papperskatt]

Unfortunately not mine, I just found the picture today. It's hard to tell, but now that you mention it I think that it looks like the vest is double breasted. I wish that I could find some larger/clearer pictures but haven't had any luck so far.

Here's the source, with some more interesting items: http://pastperfectvintage.blogspot.se/2008/06/sharp-dressed-man.html

The belt is very strange and I can't say that I like it. It wouldn't, however, be enough to stop me from buying it if I ever got the chance. The rest of the suit is perfect.

 

[HadleyH]

A bit seedy but hey... they are bohemians


Norman Lindsay Australian artist & Rose Soady, artist's model and eventually Lindsay's wife. Bond Street Studio 1909

 

[esteban68]

Great shot for the time with genuine smiles, not your normal Edwardian photo!

 

[Two Types]

She looks fun!

 

[DamianM]

Unfortunately not mine, I just found the picture today. It's hard to tell, but now that you mention it I think that it looks like the vest is double breasted. I wish that I could find some larger/clearer pictures but haven't had any luck so far.

Here's the source, with some more interesting items: http://pastperfectvintage.blogspot.se/2008/06/sharp-dressed-man.html

The belt is very strange and I can't say that I like it. It wouldn't, however, be enough to stop me from buying it if I ever got the chance. The rest of the suit is perfect.

I do have an image somewhere of a man wearing a suit with such a belt. It wasn't too rare.

 

[herringbonekid]

Here's the source, with some more interesting items: http://pastperfectvintage.blogspot.se/2008/06/sharp-dressed-man.html

that short golf jacket looks nice.

 

[esteban68]

She looks fun!

The thought did cross my mind TT!

 

[Papperskatt]

I do have an image somewhere of a man wearing a suit with such a belt. It wasn't too rare.

I took a look through my archive and found these.

 

[Dostioffsky]

I quite fancy those buckle belts myself. I think it was this image that convinced me:

And a few more. These don't seem to have a pin and holes, but rather fold back(?)

 

[HadleyH]

Great shot for the time with genuine smiles, not your normal Edwardian photo!

She looks fun!

I totally agree!!!

It's a fun, unaffected photo!

 

[HadleyH]

circa 1912 .... Australian poet Henry Lawson

 

[Claudio]

Those belt buckles are lovely but unpractical seeign the amount of times one needs to unbutton the coat now days (all indoor areas now are well heated, or just sitting down - considering one unbuttons his coat whilst seated).

 

[HadleyH]

Albert Einstein (date unknown probably around 1905)

 

[Dostioffsky]

Look at this!

From 1919 apparently.

 

[smoothsailor]

pretty cool

 

[Fastuni]

Splendid. But I strongly doubt the 1919 date.
Judging by the suit, I'd put it to 1927-1930.

Edit:

I was right. It is actually 1929 per source (Dutch national archieve).

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nationaalarchief/4105822623/

 

[fashion frank]

I know that this thread is about era clothing but have any of you noticed the sign in the picture of the two gentlemen walking.
Boy it must have sucked when booze was against the law !

All the Best,Fashion frank

 

[HadleyH]

You are correct fashion frank ^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[HadleyH]

Swedish actor Lars Hanson (1887 - 1965)


1919