Superb Rare Original 1930s Riding Suit Taupe Wool Jacket Elephant Ear Breeches Jodhpurs UK S
Superb Rare Original 1930s Riding Suit Taupe Wool Jacket Elephant Ear Breeches Jodhpurs UK S
A fantastic vintage 1930s riding suit by "Stokes and Peel" of Harrogate, made from a dense wool whipcord or twill fabric in a taupe shade. The long-line fitted jacket is a single-breasted 2-button style, with broad notched lapels, medium padded shoulders, angled lower flapped pockets, & rear centre vent; it is fully lined in beige mohair fabric. The breeches have very full-cut 'elephant ear' thighs, two front pockets, laced calves & suede knee panels; they have side button fastenings with hooks & bars on the waistband & a large chamois leather fork lining. Both pieces are fitted with horn effect early plastic buttons.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested UK S (please check measurements below)
All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent):
Jacket - Bust (armpit to armpit): 19" (48.2cm)
Waist: 16 1/2" (41.8cm)
Width at hem: 23" (58.3 cm)
Shoulder width (seam to seam): 15 1/2" (39.3 cm)
Sleeve length shoulder seam to cuff: 22" (55.8cm)
Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 16 1/2"" (41.9 cm)
Length nape to hem: 27 1/2" (69.8cm)
Jodphurs - waist: 13 1/2" (34.3cm)
Hips (measured 7" below waist): 20 1/2" (52cm)
Rise (top of waistband to front crotch seam): 14" (45.5cm)
Length outseam: 32 1/2" (82.5cm)
Inside leg: 21" (53.3cm)
Width at calf seam: 7" (17.9cm)
Cuff width: 5" (12.7cm)
Condition:
In excellent condition overall, appears seldom worn - there are 3 or 4 tiny surface nips to the left cuff (see close up), a small patch of surface grazing to the right elbow & a tiny cut or nick in the fabric by the right side seam at pocket level (see close up). Has been thoroughly steamed prior to listing.
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I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
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