Lucas Kopischke Groom Ensemble. Material: textile, metal, plastic. (a) Jacket. Size: 17 1/2" W. (shoulder to shoulder) x 31" L. Description: black wool serge - black rayon lining - lapeled collar - long sleeves each with horizontal row of three buttons year cuff - front closure with two black buttons - inside label: "Fifth Avenue Year Bonded Clothes" - one inside pocket - one flap pocket on each lower front side. (b) Vest. Size: 18" W. x 28" L. Description: black wool serge front - white polished twill cotton lining - black rayon back - V-neckline - sleeveless - one breast pocket on each front side - one lower waistline pocket on each side - tapers to point on both front openings - front closure with vertical row of black buttons - ( c) Pants. Size" 16" W. (Waist) x 43" L. Description: black wool serge - white cotton twill waistline and pocket lining - long cuffed pant legs - front fly placket closure with black buttons - white plastic suspender buttons inside waistline - belt loops - one slash pocket on each hip side - one hip pocket on each back side - one small front waistline pocket. (d) Tie. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 45" L. Descriptioin: white silk - tapers to point at each end.
Context
Wedding suit worn by Louis F. (Lucas) Kopischke at his marriage to Violet (Tootie) Dimmel 8 June 1937. See image #3.08.2
