with bicorn hat and court sword

A career diplomat, Fordham was appointed Ambassador to Cuba in 1956 and Colombia in 1960, having held senior Consular positions previously.

Condition Report
inside leg is 28.5"
shoulder seam to cuff 23.5"
pit to pit is 44"
waist approx 35/36"
18" collar (clips to clips)
High waisted trousers with buttons for braces and buttoned fly, silk lined. 
in remarkably good condition with only minor moth damage to the pile in one small area.
Hat by G Rought and Co 13 Sackville St London. Brushed silk trimmed with black moire taffeta and ostrich. Large size 12 x 26 but expands on the head.