Historical information

This suit was made to order in 1975 for Ted Henry at a Fletcher Jones factory, probably the one in Warrnambool. The other items were obtained at the same time. David Fletcher Jones began his business by opening shops in Liebig Street Warrnambool in the 1920s. His Man's Shop sold suits and overcoats and manufactured men's clothing on site. In 1946 a Fletcher Jones shop was opened in Melbourne and a factory was opened in Warrnambool in 1948. The Fletcher Jones and Staff Company expanded and became well known throughout Australia for the quality of its men's and women's clothing. The Company ceased business in 2011.
The surname "Henry" is well known in Warrnambool and district.

Significance

These items are important mementoes of Fletcher Jones and Staff one of the most significant Australian businesses originating in Warrnambool.

Physical description

.1 Carry bag, oblong shaped made of pale orange cloth with full length white zip and dark brown edging and stitching It has a maker's label on the interior.
.2 Black plastic clothes hanger with suit maker's name and logo
.3 Silk and cotton tie in black, beige and tan broad stripes. It has two labels attached.
.4 Man's trousers. The trousers are made of wool and polyester woven pattern in brown. grey and tan. There is a metal zip, The pockets have cream cloth lining . There are two labels. There are loops for a belt.
.5 Man's suit coat made of the same material as the trousers (above). It has three butttons on each sleeve and two on the front. It is fully lined with brown cloth and cream lining on the sleeves. It has a maker's label. There is some padding in the shoulders. There are two internal pockets and three on the exterior.

Inscriptions & markings

Celsius 30 A woolblendmark fabric developed for summer 80% new wool 20% polyester
Henry L. 30.6.75
654 silk 35% cotton MADE IN ENGLAND.