made by "John Brocklehurst" from pure wool Scottish cloth in a checked weave in shades of brown
probably the result of attaching a corsage - some skipped stitching down the side of the zip
The dress is in good condition overall - there is discolouration / yellowing at the armpits - there is an almost-invisible seamed repair to a tear on the back left of the skirt
Shoulder to shoulder: 17" (43cm)
a small hole on the chest & scattered mottled marks on the back - there is a small hole to the edge of the ivory side of the collar (arrowed) which is more or less hidden when the collar is down
Vintage Mens Early 1960s London Bespoke Tailored Tweed Suit Olive Green Wool 2 Piece 38" Long jacket made by "John Brocklehurst" fromA superb vintage 2 piece suit bespoke tailored in 1961 by 'F P Baker & Co.' in the West End of London, made from a medium weight thornproof type tweed cloth in a pleasing mixture of marled olive greens, grey brown, & natural. Single breasted 3 button jacket with quite lightly padded shoulders, medium notch lapels, fitted waist, centre vent, welted chest & flapped lower pockets, 3 button cuffs with 2 working; fitted with horn buttons & fully lined in