SWEDISH 1940S DEADSTOCK GREY THREE PIECE DOUBLE BREASTED SUIT BY ARS. SIZE CA EU 50

DESCRIPTION

This beautiful three piece suit dates back to the 1940s and is of Swedish origin. It is deadstock, the original tag is still attached to the left sleeve of the jacket. It is of Swedish origin, produced by ARS. It is made in a grey 100% wool fabric. It has a striped pattern that appears distinctly from a distance. There is a red line in the pattern. The double breasted jacket has a buttoning consisting of three rows of which two are used. It has horizontal front pockets and one breast pocket. It has a plain back with no vent. It is fully lined and has two inner pockets. The waistcoat has a six button closure and four front pockets. It has an adjuster in the back and it is fully lined. The trousers are double pleated and has diagonal front pockets. They have a button fly with a hook closure in top. They have belt loops and buttons for braces. They have turn ups. The condition of the suit is almost perfect, there are a few tiny damages to the back of the waistcoat, possibly from storage. And the adjuster has some marks, so the suit may have been tried on for a few occasions. Please have a look at the images and evaluate the condition of the suit.

SIZE

The size of the jacket and waistcoat would best be described as a modern size EU 50 (US/UK 40). The trousers are slightly smaller in size, closer to a modern EU 48 (US/UK38). Please scroll down for exact measurements and seam allowance.

MEASUREMENTS

JACKET

Chest (A) : 56 cm

Waist (B) : 51 cm 

Sleeves (C) : 67 cm

Shoulders (D) : 49 cm

Total length (E) : 81,5 cm

WAISTCOAT

Chest (A) : 52 cm

Waist (B) : 49 cm (with adjusters fully open)

Shoulders (C) : 32 cm

Total length (D) : 52 cm

TROUSERS

Waist (A) : 42 cm 

Length (B) : 114 cm 

Inseam (C) : 84 cm

Cuff width (D) : 26,5 cm

Seam allowance trousers waist: 2 cm

Seam allowance trousers length: 1 cm + 4 cm if the turn ups are removed.