It's the yellow stripe, isn't it?

Hi Boys and Girls!

Probably the nicest thing I've ever dug up,

Herringbone 3-p. suit, by Deansgate for the Princeton Shop, Princeton, N.J. this herringbone is a tight weave, no content tag but definitely all wool id say. hard to explain but half of the "bone" is brown, other half grey, on a lt. grey background. overall effect is a medium/light grey with a brown tint. guessing 38 from measurements, which are as follows (its obviously been taken in quite a bit esp. at the torso, thought it was darted at first glance, about an inch to let out on each side, im no tailor but id say probably even more could be let out);

Shoulder 17", waist 18.5, arm 24.5,lapel 3.5, pit to pit 21, length (bottom of collar to bottom of tail ) 31. vest 17 (tweed part in front, across widest part, buckle in back). pants 41 outside seam, 30 inside seam, 16.5 across waist.

lapped shoulder seam, raised back seam (lapped), swollen edges on lapel, lower pockets flapped patch, undarted, 3/2 with a gentle roll, deep cuff on pant legs which are heavily tapered (pipestem) and creased, 4 pocket vest, 2 on cuff, all black union bug (forget what era that makes it), natural shoulder (but with a lot of heft on shoulder and chest, full canvas, well constructed), green lining and vest backing (dont know name of the shade but its kind of a forest green mixed with olive, sort of a light forest or very dark sage) brooks style slanted single vent (the vent is 9.5", from my very limited knowledge of tailoring id say that'd be more than enough to close it up with a hook vent, looks like it was lengthened as the stitching on the vent closure is brown instead of gray). one of the lower pockets has a little inner pocket for your lighter. all in all its immaculate, best ive ever seen.

just noticed two more details. hidden (no flap) front change pocket in pants. one back pocket has no button, or loop. other is a normal buttoned arse-pocket. every time i look at this thing, i see a new hidden detail.

may have to get back into columbian exports so's i can fit in it myself......

Last edited by shamrockmonkey (2010-06-08 01:04:18)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51164540@N02/4704954608/

Heres a link to some photos of the suit I described a week ago. The other couple of pictures are of another 38 which is also still around. If you scroll back from the first one, theres more pictures of it.

Last edited by shamrockmonkey (2010-06-15 23:30:19)

If theres anything else from pervious sale posts anyone wants to see, let me know. finally have the photo thing sorted.....

the 42 herringbone jacket and marshall fields tie are now up. apologies for the igent setting, it seemed to have the best lighting. the color of the jacket came out as an olive but in reality is more of a sage/greyish green.

follow the link afew posts up and scroll forward.  the wear on the edge of the cuffs didnt come out in the photo. its only at the very edge, so it can be turned up- current sleeve length is 25". the tie is 60s vintage, interesting design, lined, 3".

also added, not exactly ivy but new old stock, a harris tweed double vented, darted jacket by repp. shoulder well constructed but no padding, fully canvassed chest. late 60s/70s is my guess. tags still on, vent still sewn shut, dry cleaned once by myself. its a 42 but very slim fitting, would fit a 40 in modern sizes, especially if layered over a sweater.

15x34 sero pinpoint, "discontinued style".

next, a sz. 38 j press linen jacket from the san fran era. theres a little spot of fading/light staining on the sleeve, over the pen in the last picture. its more noticeable in the pic than in person. ive tried soap and water, might come out better with dry cleaning.

also a bunch of shoes on there now.

Last edited by shamrockmonkey (2010-06-17 23:55:51)

Big up for shamrockmonkey! Great stuff! Now, that you got pics, nothing can stop you!

Was just in my town looking in the local vintage shop, which is essentially a rockabilly place, but nonetheless, otherside were a lovely pair of made in england desert boots in a nice grey/taupe (?) type colour with crepe sole. A bit more solid than a clarks, they were either George Cox or Sanders and were very close to mint condition. I think the only wear was on the sole where they were on display.

They were size 8, on sale £45 down to £25 which for made in england seems like an astonishing deal.

Quite happy to pick them up for someone, or go back tomorrow with more details if anyone is intereted? (Sorry my details are hazy I was leaving in a rush when I saw them).

Not after a profit, just happy to pick them up for someone as they seemed a really decent desert boot (compared to clarks I used to wear). Damn my size 11 feet!

One confusing detail was they were called 'Sahara' which is now a Loake shoe, but they were 3/4 holed and sure they weren't Loake. They also had different sole emblems inside each shoe. Interesting...

Last edited by colin (2010-07-01 09:23:58)

I wouldn't mind those Brooks shirts, and could pay in dollars.

Dark Forest Green 'Bruce Bary' (SF TNSIL university shop) union made 3/2 Sack suit 38R. Great lapel roll, natural shoulders, swelled & lapped seams, patch pockets, hook vent, slit trouser pockets, 1.5" cuffs. Has 1 small moth hole (1cm) under the backside of the collar and a 2cm one in the underside of the crotch. otherwise in cherry condition. 18" Shoulder / 31.5" Back / 20" Chest / 30" waist / 31" inseam


Brown Herringbone Cable Car Clothiers (TNSIL stalwart here - Southwick makes their stuff) - union tag, really nice TNSIL cut, swelled seams, hook vent, white pinstripe lining, early 60's narrow lapel w/ a 3/2 roll... I will not lie... I bought this in the fantasy of finally having the Bullitt sport coat. small 2cm mothhole on the inside wrist area of the sleeve, otherwise MINTY. 17" Shoulders / 20" Chest / 32" Back... it hurts to let it go...

Green macintosh from Clifton Dale - "Chameleon Weatherproof" from "Ye Olde Towne of Boston Shoppe" haha. It's a cool vaguely tonic dress coat style w/ raglan shoulders & lapped seams. Great gold & green pinstripe lining. 20" Shoulders / 22" Chest

SHIRTS:
Van Heusen Van-o-Press 517 BD 15.5 / 32 in chambray blue
Puritan Short Sleeve in M 15.5, mustard w/ white stripes, 3rd collar button
National "Ever Press Taper" 15.5 Short Sleeve in great oversize Green / Sky Blue / White check

Assorted ties...

and finally... my 11D Cordovan Florsheim Yumas

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51953869@N06/sets/72157624463981060/

PM for prices, shipping, questions..

sold:
CORD JACKET
SERO SHIRT
VAN GINGHAM SHIRT
BROOKS REPP TIES

Last edited by Long_Playing (2010-07-12 14:48:59)