SWEDISH 1940S GREY PINSTRIPE TWO PIECE SUIT BY RYTTERKVIST. SIZE CA EU 48-50 (US/UK 38-40) striped Scroll down for exact measurements

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It is black with a subtle twill weave

A closer look at the construction makes it clear that it is bespoke - for example

At the back it features a half-belt and a vent

Glove-making in the region can be traced back over two centuries

SWEDISH 1940S GREY PINSTRIPE TWO PIECE SUIT BY RYTTERKVIST. SIZE CA EU 48-50 (US/UK 38-40) striped Scroll down for exact measurementsDESCRIPTION This suit is of Swedish origin and was originally sold new by Rytterqvist, a retailer that operated several gentlemens outfitters in Stockholm, most likely in the mid 1940s. The suit is made from a dark grey pinstripe fabric. The jacket is double breasted with only one row of buttons, which is somewhat unusual but did occur during this period. It features horizontal welt front pockets and a breast pocket. There is a buttonhole on each