Dolman et pantalon

Military inspired jacket with 8 buttons signed "La Belle Jardinière - Paris" in brass on the front, sewn armband "Salon de l'Automobile" on the left arm. Braids on the shoulders, "SA" embroidery on the collar, and "19" on the left chest. Trousers with red piping. Handwritten inscription " Chaneberat " ? in the lining of the trousers. Made by "La Belle Jardinerie - 2 rue du Pont Neuf à Paris"; specialist of made-to-measure clothes, uniforms and accessories for the motorist at the end of the 19th century - beginning of the 20th century. Good condition. Restitch the seam on the left shoulder. Dimensions: back 75cm; sleeves: 60cm; shoulder width: 45cm; trouser length: 90cm After an interruption during the first world conflict, the Salon de l'Automobile is back in 1919 with this name now known by all! This 15th edition was inaugurated by Raymond Poincarré in the Grand Palais with the first Citroën, the Type A, as the star of the show. This was the first French car to be built at 100 units per day.