Suit

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Suit

Entry/Object ID

1993.10.1 (a-b)

Description

Man's suit. Two pieces; jacket (a) and trousers (b). Blend of synthetic and natural fibers. Gray with white pinstripes. Jacket: two gray plastic buttons, front closing; three decorative buttons on each sleeve at base; collar and lapels. Medium, wide left breast pocket. Two flap-covered front pockets. Inner hand breast pocket on right side. Back split. Partially lined with gray synthetic silk. Matching trousers with gray working zipper. Four leather bags on inner waist for suspenders. Black cotton pockets and facings. Metal waist fastener. Belt loops. Cuffed. Watch, two side, and two back pockets.

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

John Wanamaker

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

"LCM" "John Wanamaker / MEADOWBROOK SHOP / INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED CLOTHES"