Men's Tux - Early??? - Sorr Pic Heavy

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Men\'s Tux - Early??? - Sorr Pic Heavy

Have been trying to get some dating help using UGWA union label in this one but can't find a dating guide (have seen the AGWA dating sites). I originally thought this might be quite early but am now second guessing myself. Buttons on pants look quite new so not sure if replacements or just a newer suit than I originally thought - actually think it is tux. There is also a different label on the inside of the pants pocket - ARDC certificate which is new to me. Jacket feels like a fairly heavy wool - it def. has a different feel to it (you know that "vintage" feeling :).

Suit is very very black so had some trouble getting details which why so many photos and odd angles - I aplogize. Tried to size all appropriately so as not to overload but photobucket does weird things to me sometimes.

Hoping for best but am thinking my initial reaction was wrong...thoughts? I appreciate all help very much. Thank you. Will continue googling while I hope for good news! :)
Maureen

UPDATE: I popped a few stitches on union label - it says "Issued by" at top left - does not have the AF of L or AFL-CIO text. Also - I am now wondering if this is military? Air Force?

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Honestly now wondering if these even go together...the blacks match but pants are much lighterweight. Wonder if pants are military and they aren't a set...
 
If they are different weights, they probably don't go together - it was common for dinner suits to lose their mates and I often find they don't match.

I would date your jacket as early '50s - it's beautiful, good quality but surprisingly was made without a lining. This is part of why I date it as '50s rather than earlier. I think the pants may be about the same age as they have an early style but I'm not used to seeing zippers on '30s-'40s dinner pants. Hopefully the labels will help someone date them better.

Nicole
 
Just giving this a bump - I am really curious to see if anyone has seen the ARDC compliance certification label before...

Thanks!
 
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