discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml suit, man's human history Export API view Descriptionsuit, man's, bottle green corduroy, jacket has wide notched lapels, large patch pockets to hips with decorative pointed detail to upper edge, two large dark green plastic buttons to front opening, machine stitched buttonholes, shoulder pads, two small plastic buttons to sleeve wrist, large vent to centre back hem, dark green synthetic silk lining to sleeves only, trousers are wide legged flares, fly front with zipper, buttonhole to upper edge of zipper on triangular extension, two machine stitched buttonholes to waistband - all buttons missing, small belt loops to wide waistband, yoke to back>PlaceAuckland City/Auckland/New ZealandAccession Number2000.85.1Accession Date28 Mar 2001DepartmentApplied Arts and Design Enquire Add to My Collection Images and documents Artefact Artefact Credit Linegift of Mr Ross Fraser, Auckland, 2000, collection of Auckland War Memorial Museum, 2000.85.1Public Access TextIn the late 1960s and early 1970s colourful designer styles emerged in the design of menswear. International couturiers entered the field of men’s clothing and turned it away from traditional bespoke tailoring into fashionable dress. In wearing this corduroy suit, Ross Fraser would have projected success as a man-about-town who liked the new well-designed tailored look.Primary Maker Raymond BarkerPlaceAuckland City/Auckland/New ZealandDateLate 1960s-Early 1970sTechniquemachine stitchedPeriodElizabeth II (1952 - 2022)/House of Windsor/English reignSignature/marksFashioned by/Raymond/Barker/Made in N.Z. (designer's label) 40 (size label)Mediacorduroy/weft pile weave/pile weave[rayon]/synthetic fiber/fibreplastic/organic materialMeasurement Descriptionjacket: 780 mm back, w 420 mm shoulders, l 630 mm sleeve, trousers: l 1055 mm back, size 40Measurement Reading780mm420mm630mm1055mmClassificationSuitMain GarmentsClothing03 Personal Artifacts SuitMain GarmentsClothing03 Personal ArtifactsLast Update27 Jul 2017 The development of the Auckland War Memorial Museum online collection is an ongoing process; updates, new images and records are added weekly. In some cases, records have yet to be confirmed by Museum staff, and there could be mistakes or omissions in the information provided. The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60