Pair of White Tie Formal Military Dress Waistcoats — 1930s
A distinguished pair of vintage men’s dress waistcoats, dating from the 1930s. Crafted for white tie and military formalwear, these examples pair silk black tie and cotton white tie fabrics with period tailoring. One waistcoat bears a Savile Row label, attesting to a high standard of workmanship and provenance.
Key details
Era: 1930s
Style: White tie / formal military dress waistcoats
Fabrics: Silk (black tie elements) and cotton (white tie elements)
Size: 38 (men’s)
Provenance: One waistcoat with Savile Row label
Condition: Age-related wear and marks consistent with use and vintage age; one waistcoat has a frayed strap
Condition notes
Both waistcoats show mellowing, faint staining, and small marks consistent with 90+ years of storage and wear.
One waistcoat has a frayed adjustment strap at the back — structurally intact but cosmetically worn; repair or replacement is straightforward for a tailor experienced with vintage garments.
No major tears or holes
Measurements (approximate)
Suitability and care
Ideal for collectors of vintage menswear, period costume, theatrical use, or formal display.
Recommend gentle specialist dry-cleaning and conservation by a textile/restoration professional for any cleaning or repairs.
These are authentic period pieces with character — signs of wear add to their historic charm.
Pair of White Tie Formal Military Dress Waistcoats — 1930s
A distinguished pair of vintage men’s dress waistcoats, dating from the 1930s. Crafted for white tie and military formalwear, these examples pair silk black tie and cotton white tie fabrics with period tailoring. One waistcoat bears a Savile Row label, attesting to a high standard of workmanship and provenance.
Key details
Era: 1930s
Style: White tie / formal military dress waistcoats
Fabrics: Silk (black tie elements) and cotton (white tie elements)
Size: 38 (men’s)
Provenance: One waistcoat with Savile Row label
Condition: Age-related wear and marks consistent with use and vintage age; one waistcoat has a frayed strap
Condition notes
Both waistcoats show mellowing, faint staining, and small marks consistent with 90+ years of storage and wear.
One waistcoat has a frayed adjustment strap at the back — structurally intact but cosmetically worn; repair or replacement is straightforward for a tailor experienced with vintage garments.
No major tears or holes
Measurements (approximate)
Suitability and care
Ideal for collectors of vintage menswear, period costume, theatrical use, or formal display.
Recommend gentle specialist dry-cleaning and conservation by a textile/restoration professional for any cleaning or repairs.
These are authentic period pieces with character — signs of wear add to their historic charm.
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