40s Pleated Front Mens Dress Pants Blue Black Gab Stripe pink purple plaid not counting the 3 inch

not counting the 3 inch fringe

a faux pocket that appears to be functional but is actually part of the very clever construction

Very tiny snags on rear left pant leg

Drawstring Toggle Waist

40s Pleated Front Mens Dress Pants Blue Black Gab Stripe pink purple plaid not counting the 3 inchDETAILS: An elegant pair of men's pants, probably mid to late 1940s. I am basing that on the fact that there is a separate waistband as opposed to the earlier "Hollywood waist". The fabric used leads me to think these may have been made to be worn as part of formal day attire with a morning coat. However, classic formal day trousers would not have turn up cuffs. These trousers have a single pleat on each front, straight column legs and turned up