Name/Title
TuxedoEntry/Object ID
1986.43.2a-cDescription
Three piece black tuxedo consisting of a jacket, vest, and pants. The jacket is made a wool with silk satin lapels. There are pockets on either side that secure with flaps. The center front secures with a single, black button. There is an interior pocket inside the right breast with a label that reads, "F. H. Rogers & Co., 161 N. Main Street, Barre, VT."
The vest is black silk, brocaded in a simple design of stripes and spots. There are two pockets, and the hem is pointed. The vest secures at the center front with four silver buttons.
The pants are made of black wool and accented along the side seams with two stripes of black silk satin.Context
Worn by Royce Pitkin, former president of Goddard College, in Plainfield, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1986.43Source or Donor
Pitkin, Helen K.Acquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SuitClothing Sex
MaleMade/Created
Manufacturer
F. H. Rogers & Co.Date made
1970 - 1980Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
TuxedoNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Suit, EveningNomenclature Primary Object Term
SuitNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Pitkin, Royce S. (1901-1986)Person or Organization
Goddard CollegeRelated Places
Place
Town
PlainfieldCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America