Three piece formal black wool tuxedo of Henry H. Meyers, before 1943

Name/Title

Three piece formal black wool tuxedo of Henry H. Meyers, before 1943

Entry/Object ID

1994.44.38

Description

Acc. No. 94.44.38 A, B, & C Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: Before 1943 Object: Suit, Tuxedo Description: Three piece black colored wool tuxedo suit, consisting of: A) Pants with a buttoned down fly. The buttons are iridescent blue colored and signed, "Lyons, San Francisco". B) Vest with collar and pockets trimmed in silk cording, lined with polished cotton. C) Prince Albert style coat, 3/4 length with original label stating, "Charles Lyons, San Francisco". Edging also done in silk cording. History of Object: Formal tuxedo worn by Henry H. Meyers, father of the Meyers sisters. Acquired from: Estate of Jeanette Meyers Date: 11 -16- 1994