Anderson 1936 catalogue

[1oldsarge]

OC Richard, that took time to copy and post, thanks for that!

[MacBean]

By odd coincidence, this catalog (book) is available on eBay, item 330804462709 with only 3 hours to go

[MacBean]

2 hours ....

[Mainer In Exile]

The starting bid is too much for this frugal Yankee!. I found a copy that seems (from the description) to be about the same for much less, from a US bookseller. It's listed as being from 1930; when it gets here, I'll compare it to OC Richard's scan and post any differences.

But thanks very much, OC Richard. If my cutter in London doesn't have good period references on '30s styles of jackets, this is just what I want to be able to show her. (Although I suspect she's way ahead of me, as she collects historical tailors' and cutters' references.)

Allen

[Mainer In Exile]

Well, my goodness: the Anderson catalogue that I had ordered (as mentioned just above) arrived today. It is quite different from OC Richard's. The bookseller had placed it at around 1930, but it is not dated. It does not mention a royal warrant, but it does provide telephone numbers for both Edinburgh and Glasgow addresses, which might suggest it is later than Richard's 1936.

The color and B&W plates are almost all different from Richard's. There are only twenty interior pages. The various sections are abbreviated, compared to Richard's. But a quick comparison of selected prices (mine are generally equal or lower) suggests that it may indeed be from earlier in the '30s. The men's hairstyles are equally short and Brilliantined, so no help there. There are no illustrations of ghillie brogues!

I guess I had better put the scanner to work in the morning and post my version; I think some of you will find it interesting to compare the two. I'll be interested to see if anyone has any better ideas as to the date.

Allen

[MacCathmhaoil]

I like the idea of the Kenmore doublet with a stand collar, something I've not seen in actual pictures before. (pg 17)

ith:

I have a velvet Kenmore with a stand up collar by Anderson's dated 1958(1 year older than myself and in infinitely better shape), I will try and get a few pic's of it on here . It is obvious when you put it on how well constructed it is. It still looks beautiful. Unfortunately it is so warm that it can only be worn in the fall and winter. Well made bespoke goods as you especially know are worth the investment, as long as they are cared for they will last!

[OC Richard]

I guess I had better put the scanner to work in the morning and post my version; I think some of you will find it interesting to compare the two.

I would be very interested indeed!

I do have three or four other Anderson catalogues which all appear to be later than the one I posted. One is much later, from the 1950s.

[OC Richard]

she collects historical tailors' and cutters' references

The style of jacket I'd REALLY like is somewhat earlier, the so-called "doublet", which the Prince Charlie replaced in the 1920s. (The "doublet" did live on, with altered collar, as the "regulation doublet".)

The "doublet" of the 1860-1920 period was a lovely thing and I wish somebody was making them. Here are photos which clearly show the cut of it

[sevenoaks]

What a fantastic post OC Richard. Thank you for your efforts. Amazing!

[Chas]

That style, Richard, would certainly flatter the man with the fuller figure. And by the look of it, could be used to show off a contrasting waistcoat to good effect.

Regards

Chas