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Caption: As autumn is the time when the Coster "royal families" of London overhaul the pearly suits after the summer season .Mr H G Tabram, of Holborn, the original Pearly King of London, and his family are having a visit.
Pearly suits have from 20,000 to 50,000 buttons and each member of the Tabram family has an outfit address as an indication of rank. Mr Tabram can also a makes repairs on the suits of the Coaster "Kings". Mr Tabramhas resigned since 1899, his father having been a Pearly King in 1870. All the members of the Tabram and finally appeared before members of the Royal Family.
Photo shows: Mr Tabram, completing the "buttoning" of a pair of trousers. The coat he is wearing is part of a suit 34 years old with over 45,000 buttons.
25 October 1938