A tailcoat personally ordered by an upper-class individual in the mid-20th century.

A vintage tailcoat jacket from the Griffon Clothes brand, crafted by the tailor Carr's Carr-Dolan & Hahn in Minneapolis, USA. Griffon Clothes was a popular American menswear brand in the mid-20th century (particularly the 1940s-1960s). CARR'S / CARR-DOLAN & HAHN is the name of the men's clothing store (retailer) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that actually sold this garment. The label design is commonly found on vintage suits and sport coats primarily from the late 1940s to the 1960s. The font of the Griffon Clothes logo and the double-name format with the retailer are particularly indicative of the typical style of high-quality American traditional wear from that era. The handwritten name Mr. E. LACK in the center indicates that this garment was custom-made (personally ordered) for a person named E. Lack, and based on the style, it is highly likely to be a vintage item from around the 1950s to 1960s. And this tailcoat. Tailcoats from Griffon Clothes are extremely rare and highly regarded items in the vintage market. This tailcoat was manufactured as formal wear for white tie (full dress) occasions, the most formal attire offered by the brand. It was worn in the social settings of the upper class at the time. The name Mr. E. BLACK written on the tag is evidence that this garment was not an off-the-rack item but was specially tailored for that individual or personalized when purchased at a specialized men's shop. This signifies that the original owner cherished this high-quality piece. The material is authentic doeskin. The size corresponds to a US 48 when actually worn. Actual measurements are: shoulder width 49cm, chest width 52cm, length 109cm, sleeve length 61cm, and裄丈 (yuki-take - sleeve length from center back to cuff) 87cm. Purchased at a used clothing shop in Fussa, home to the US Air Force Yokota Air Base, so please be aware of minor stains, fading, scuffs, loose stitching, and pilling.