This Ben Zuckerman suit, in heavy off white wool, dates from the late 1950's. It is double breasted with striking corde black buttons and a mandarin collar.
It was sold at Balliet's, Oklahoma City. Balliet's is a store that is still open today. It was founded in 1936 by Edna Balliet. It was known as a 'carriage trade' shop, meaning it catered to the city's wealthy families.

From the September 1952 Harper's Bazaar- a Ben Zuckerman coat on the cover worn by the incomparable Suzy Parker.

The coat falls just above the knees, and has a shawl collar and has a full skirt.

 

From Vogue, 1 February 1964- The snap of stripes. $275, adds fresh dimension to the Great White look now snowing steadily across the Spring fashion scene. It falls brilliantly into the line with new suit shapes- inclined to be close-kept yet easy, with soft yet meticulous detail. Here, the creamy whiteness of French wool flannel is crisped with oxford grey stipes and binding, done for us by Ben Zuckerman in Misses sizes. At Bergdorf Goodman.