Men's Black Wool Wedding Suit

Name/Title

Men's Black Wool Wedding Suit

Description

A men's three-piece black suit. A: Coat - black wool; lined w/ black shiny fabric; sleeves lined w/ white striped fabric; closes w/ 4 buttons; 2 decorative buttons on sleeves; 2 hip pockets; breast pocket on left side; watch pocket on right side; 1 inside pocket B: Vest - black wool front; black shiny back; narrow lapels; 4 pockets; closes w/ 6 buttons; adjustable strap across back; lined in white C: Pants - bottoms of legs tapered; 2 front hip pockets; 1 watch pocket; adjustable strap across back; 3 buttons + hook fly; lined in white

Use

by George A. Kuhn (1883-1937), at his Aug. 17, 1904 wedding to Kathryn "Katie" E. Callahan (1880-1927) at her parent's home in Liberty Township.

Context

Katie E. Callahan was the daughter of Daniel Callahan and Mary A. Posz Callahan.

Acquisition

Accession

1986.010

Source or Donor

M/M Clyde Kuhn

Acquisition Method

Donation

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Suit, Coat, Vest, Pants

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Worsted Wool

Color

Multicolor, Black, White

Made/Created

Date made

1904

Time Period

20th Century

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Inscription

Location

Inside trouser lining

Transcription

Geo Kuhn

Language

English

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

George Andrew Kuhn

Person or Organization

Kathryn Callahan Kuhn

Create Date

June 14, 2024

Update Date

November 20, 2024