1920-1929
GUSN-11492
White linen; band collar; double-breasted flap front with four pairs of buttons and hook and eye close on left shoulder; slash chest pocket at left; hip length self belt with loop and button close; long sleeves pleated at shoulders and cuff; two-button cuffs with loops; embroidered insignia on left sleeve (Crown/ star/ two stripes). Matching knickers have side pockets; six buttonholes in waistband; back of waistband rises higher than front; open crotch; elasticized hems.
suits (main garments)
embroidering
linen (material)
Suit
Suit
Blue on white woven label inside collar: ""Best & Co./ New York""
Unknown
Gift of Weston Historical Society
1993.189
New York state (United States)
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