Antique 1920s Tuxedo by John Dion Merchant Tailor, Montreal Size Small laurel dinner plate The buckle or brooch is

The buckle or brooch is set is ormolu metal and measures 1 3/4” by 2”

Content label:  This 100% cashmere overcoat has a Tyvek label identifying the model as “DB Town” and states that the coat was union made in Canada by the ACTWU/TAVT which was in existence between 1976 and 1995

Color: Beige or sand

I believe rayon based with chiffon sleeves and insets that I believe are silk chiffon

The jacket dates to between 1995 and 2004 as that is the date range when the UNITE union was active

Antique 1920s Tuxedo by John Dion Merchant Tailor, Montreal Size Small laurel dinner plate The buckle or brooch isThis authentic 1920s black tuxedo was custom tailored by John Dion, Marchand Tailleur (Merchant Tailor) of Montreal, Quebec. Dion, born in 1885, was established by 1913 and remained active until 1949 he was also a noted political organizer. His work exemplifies the quality of early 20th century Montreal bespoke tailoring. The tuxedo features a short, boxy jacket with broad peaked lapels, typical of mid 1920s formalwear. It closes with a single front