20s Vintage Silk Union Suit Summer Onesie Antique Edwardian As Is Bullock & Jones VFG
This summer singlet - aka union suit - is a refined gentleman's version of what men wore under their clothes in the summer heat. One piece, loosely fitted, easy on and off, and a "back door" to take care of business without removing your garment.
SIZE: There is a printed "7" between the top 2 buttons - I don't know if that is sizing or not.
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Chest | 46" | 117 |
| Approximate waist | 42" | 106.75 |
| Hips | 45" | 114.25 |
| Inseam | 8" | 20.25 |
| Leg circumference | 26" | 66 |
| Length from shoulder seam | 40" | 101.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Ivory colored silk crepe. The front neckline and placket are faced with finely woven unbleached muslin.
TAGS: Bullock & Jones, San Francisco Los Angeles. Bullock & Jones was a high end department store that originated in San Francisco, and was privately owned until its sale to Saks in 1998.
CLOSURES: The suit buttons completely up the front from the neckline to the crotch with eight pearly plastic buttons - the buttons have a bit of art deco style to them. The rear flap button on the wearer's right, and can be adjusted by 3" depending on which of two buttons you use.
CONDITION: The fabric is intact and seems strong - no holes or tears. However there are scattered stains - yellowish to grayish and mostly on the chest and mid abdomen - that persisted after hand washing - see closeups.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.