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countdemoney
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Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:24 am

I recently picked up a biography of Chaplin. Was very surprised to find him very well dressed in private life. Also included were some pictures from the founding of United Artists. I was taken by the fabric of DW Griffiths suit. Does anyone know what this is? Looks like a Donegal, but not quite.

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HappyStroller
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Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:40 pm

People are always asking for details about the Stroller, which Chaplin usually wears instead of the Morning Coat.
countdemoney
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Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:03 am

"The tramp" in a similar fabric

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edhayes
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Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:04 am

He does dress well. He looks very fit. Certainly seems to be a man who enjoyed his hobbies.
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Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:12 am

http://www.hfw-huddersfield.co.uk/hardy ... o=H?cate=S?

#1934 has something of this flavor. It's more rustic in real life than it appears to be in the picture.
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Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:41 pm

My guess is that DW Griffith was wearing Donegal Tweed. Note that he has open patch pockets.

Chaplin is also wearing what appears to be Donegal Tweed. In years past people would wear less dressy suits or sports suits when traveling.
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