Tait Size Markings Info Sought

[Matthew Semple]

I have come up empty while searching for the following information:

1. The size, spacing, and stipulated stencil location of the stenciled numbers used in the British size marking system for jackets prior to World War I (for our period of interest: Tait jackets).

If anyone can recommend a source on where to look for this specific information, please PM me.

Thank you for your consideration.

[DBURT]

Re: Tait Size Markings Info Sought

Matthew PM sent.

Dave Burt

[PieBoy96]

Re: Tait Size Markings Info Sought

Yes, I'd be very interested in this info (markings on Tait jackets) as well.

[Rhinevalleylad]

Re: Tait Size Markings Info Sought

Yep,

so do I.

I would like to recieve the info as well, Mr. Burt.
Thanks in advance

Ingo Rolletter
5th Virgina Inf (Germany)

https://www.hdgm.de

[PetePaolillo]

Re: Tait Size Markings Info Sought

If you have not already, pick up Fred Adolphus's book. It is an awesome reference. It is titled Imported Confederate Uniforms of Peter Tait & Co. Limerick, Ireland. On page 15, Les Jensen provided a photo of a typical black ink stamp showing the size. There is also a stamp sizing table for the know existing Tait jackets with stamps.

The sizing is stamped like this inside:
5-10
43-38
SIZE No. 2
L

Translated this means the jacket was made for someone 5'10" tall with a 43" chest and 38" waist. I have emailed Fred in the past regarding questions on all things Tait and he has helped. Hope this helps you out.