Name/Title
Three piece black wool toxedo suit of H. H. Meyers, and watch fob found in it, 1913Entry/Object ID
1994.44.39Description
Acc. No. 94.44.39 A, B, C, & D
Subject Category: Clothing
Date or Period: 1913
Object: Suit, tuxedo
Description: Three piece tuxedo suit of black colored wool.
A) Coat, swallow-tail, three button front collar of black silk faille. There is an original printed label in concealed side pocket stating, "Charles Lyons 719 Market St., San Francisco", and owner’s name, H.H. Meyers, dated 12-4-13. B) Vest, three buttoned, collar and pockets trimmed in black rick-rack.
C) Cuffless trousers with original label attached to inner change pocket stating, "Charles Lyons" and the owner, H.H. Meyers, dated 12-4-13.
D) Watch fob, ribbon type fob consisting of black colored ribbed silk ribbon with attached gold plated circular shaped ornament. Also has a gold plated attachment for a watch chain. Ornamental watch fob found in the pocket of the above suit.
History of Object: Suit worn by Henry H. Meyers and dated 1913.
Acquired from: Estate of Jeanette Meyers
Date: 11-16-1994
