his 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.  

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.  There is a patch of pale yellow/tan discoloration, most noticeable along left waist/upper hip - see closeup. Even wealthy men sweated, and sometimes spilled things on their clothing. I hand washed, but have not tried aggressive stain treatments.