Name/Title
man's tuxedo suitEntry/Object ID
2017.054.043 a-bDescription
a) man's tuxedo jacket and b) pants. a) Black wool broadcloth doubled-breasted single-button jacket; wide, black [rayon ?] grosgrain peak lapels [see remarks]; left breast pocket; welt pocket in each front; centre back seam; heavy padding in shoulder areas; set-in sleeves with medium-length vent closed with three non-functional buttons; body of jacket lined with black rayon satin, sleeves lined with ivory rayon satin; right lining vertical breast pocket with cloth label reading: "Fit-Reform/WATSON'S Men's Wear/VICTORIA, B.C."; hanging loop inside centre back collar b) black wool broadcloth double pleat pants with gradually-tapered legs; "tuxedo stripe" of finely-ribbed grosgrain with central narrow satin stripe [see remarks]; front side seam pockets; back welt pockets, left one buttoned; zip fly front; six buttons around inside waistband for suspenders.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Lewis, BeverleyNotes
Mode of Acquisition: GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SuitNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
man's tuxedo suitCreated By
Jones, IsabelCreate Date
August 19, 2017Update Date
June 4, 2025