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Man's formal suit

Retailed by: Milo of Boston (American)
Designed by: Sam Chocran (American)
American (Boston)
about 1974

Medium/Technique Wool plain weave (crepe)
Dimensions Center back (jacket): 32 inches
Length (pants): 42 inches
Center back (waistcoat): 20 3/4 inches
Credit Line Gift of D. Roger Howlett
Accession Number2008.1966.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionMan's formal black wool suit jacket, notched collar with silk satin lapels, and silk covered buttons; lined with silk plain weave. Matching pants and waistcoat. Labelled "Milo Boston"
Provenance1970s, purchased at Milo of Boston by D. Roger Howlett, Boston, MA; gift of Howlett to MFA (Accession date: December 31, 2008)