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[Fastuni]

I had this for some time... got to finally let out the sleeves.

 

[herringbonekid]

interesting the way they've sunk the side tabs into a purpose-built seam in the waistband. i don't think i've seen that before.

 

[Qirrel]

It might even be a way to save some fabric in cutting the waistband.

 

[Fastuni]

I also think this was a clever way to save fabric and fixate the side straps.

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A ca. 1929-1933 navy blue DB blazer with lightly padded, round shoulders. The original buttons were damaged, so I replaced them with matching ones.
It fits me perfectly and has long sleeves.

The label points to Friedrichshafen am Bodensee (Lake Constance between Germany, Switzerland and Austria).
I imagine that it was worn with white flanell slacks aboard a ship or promenade.

Here the harbor of Friedrichshafen in 1931:

Source: www.bodenseeschifffahrt.de

 

[Broccoli]

Nice! I have seen jacket just like that being worn with white flannels in pictures. And then the buttons would look good too.

 

[cookie]

I also think this was a clever way to save fabric and fixate the side straps.

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A ca. 1929-1933 navy blue DB blazer with lightly padded, round shoulders. The original buttons were damaged, so I replaced them with matching ones.
It fits me perfectly and has long sleeves.

The label points to Friedrichshafen am Bodensee (Lake Constance between Germany, Switzerland and Austria).
I imagine that it was worn with white flanell slacks aboard a ship or promenade.

Sharp jacket.

 

[Fastuni]

I got this summer sport-suit.
Ca. 1928-1932. The fabric is thick, smooth and slightly shiny. It doesn't appear to be linen, but rather flax. (Edit: I think it is nettle fabric.)
Size is a 38-40 short.

 

[herringbonekid]

great ! reminds me of the cream nubby German sports jacket i sold which also had an elasticated back.

p.s. i always thought linen and flax were the same thing.

 

[Fastuni]

You are right - flax is linen.
But it feels different from that.
It's not quite like the usual raw silk I know, either.

 

[herringbonekid]

not sure i've handled Jute before !

 

[Two Types]

That's a lovely suit. I especially like the pockets. I noticed that the trouser pleats are very shallow.

 

[Papperskatt]

Fantastic summer suit!

 

[Mario]

Dang! You keep killin' me, Fastuni - you keep killin' me with those incredible finds of yours. What a beautiful suit!

 

[Rudie]

Whoaaa!

 

[stevegarcia]

Pinstripes look good

 

[Fastuni]

Thanks guys,

I now think the white sport-suit is made from nettle fibres! They are strong, shiny and have a cotton-like puff, which is the case with the suit.

 

[Patrick Hall]

That fabric is a real stand-out. The elasticated back is a great look - how did one pull it taut?

 

[Fastuni]

What exactly do you mean? It is a strip of fabric sewn on the inside under which a elastic band, affixed to the side seams, is tunnelled.

 

[Rudie]

The trouser side pockets seem to be placed curiously high.

 

[Patrick Hall]

What exactly do you mean? It is a strip of fabric sewn on the inside under which a elastic band, affixed to the side seams, is tunnelled.

Ah I presumed it had drawstring ends, so that the tightness of the elastic could be adjusted for comfort. Interesting.