Structural integrity remains robust with sturdy seams and a fully intact interior lining. Cosmetic wear includes a singular, hardly visible exterior rub, framing the textile with a desirable vintage patina.
Measurements:
Pit to pit: 23"
Length: 29.5"
Shoulders: 20"
Shoulder to cuff: 24.5"
Constructed from a mid-weight houndstooth wool weave featuring a two-button single-breasted closure and classic notch lapels. The interior utilizes a buggy half-lining printed with a distinctive blue abstract brushstroke motif. Tailoring incorporates a single rear vent and structured shoulders to create a traditional drape.
Howard Tailor Made Clothes partnered with Alton-Ames Ltd. to offer custom-measured, structured garments for the mid-century American menswear market. Bearing the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (ACWA) union label, this specific piece guarantees domestic unionized craftsmanship dating precisely to the 1960s.
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