Name/Title
Tail CoatEntry/Object ID
2017.21.1Description
Black wool men's tail coat. Flat wool collar and peak satin lapel. Cut away in front to waist height, with a knee-length skirt divided into two 'tails' in rear. Both left and right front flap of tail coat have three decorative black buttons arranged to follow the curve of the lapel. One broad welt pocket on left breast. One seam pocket inside right breast. Full-length sleeves with single wrist slit and a four button closure. Jacket is lined with black synthetic. Each jacket tail has single pleat near center split in skirt. Centre rear of jacket waist has two black decorative buttons.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Hurst, JeanClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Charlton & Morgan Ltd.Date made
circa 1930 - 1939Place
City
VancouverState/Province
British ColumbiaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
HAND TAILORED CLOTHING / Charlton & Morgan Ltd. / BRITISH IMPORTERS / VANCOUVER CANADADimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 110.5cm
Width (b): 45cm