Town Clad pinstripe suit

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272141291456

This vintage suit was made in the 1940s and was sold by Penney’s under their Town Clad label.  It’s an off the rack suit, tailored to fit a tall man, with material added to the lining to facilitate the long sleeves and no cuffs to the pants to handle the long inseam.
 

Chest (pit to pit): 21-1/2″ (doubled = 43″)

Shoulder to shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26-1/4″
Length (base of collar to hem): 30″
 
Chest (pit to pit): 20″(doubled = 40″)
Length (back): 20″
 
Waist (side to side): 16-1/4″ (doubled = 32-1/2″)
Outseam: 46″
Inseam: 34″
Rise: 12″

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