Name/Title
Earl Koester Wedding SuitEntry/Object ID
28.97.3a,b,cDescription
(a) Jacket. Material: textile, celluloid. Size: 17 1//4" W. x 31" L. Description: black wool - single breasted - V-neckline with notched collar and lapels - front closure with two black celluloid buttons and buttonholes - long sleeved. (b) Pants. Material: textile, celluloid. Size: 44" W, x 41 1/2" L. Description: black wool - front fly closure with six black celluloid buttons and buttonholes - six tan suspender buttons inside waistband - cuffed pant legs. [c] Vest. Material: textile, celluloid. Size: 18" W. x 23" L. Description: black wool front - cream patterned silk lining - V- neckline - sleeveless - 4 front slit pockets - front closure with six black celluloid buttons and buttonholes - black silk back - adjustable half belt with metal buckle at back waistline.Context
Men's formal wear: three piece wedding suit of Earl Koester who married Mildred M. Stienke on June 6, 1934. Bride's mother was Hannah (Schroeder) Stienke. Donor is their daughter. Goes with #28.97.6-8, (garters and watchfob) and #81.98.2,(necktie).Cataloged By
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Object Name
Suit, Men's, WeddingClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
August 18, 1997Update Date
June 19, 2026