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Tuxedo?

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1915-1920

GUSN

GUSN-53789

Description

Black; wide, notched lapel; single breasted w/ 4 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; 2 darts at waist; cut away opening at waist; buckle & tab back closure; loop of elastic inside on right; altered.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
stitching
machine-made
silk (textile)
jacquard
satin
chevrons (motifs)
summer (season)
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Silk Satin
Hand Stitched
Chevron
Walking Wear
Waistcoat

Inscription

1. Stamped on buckle: ""M & C"" 2. Back tab: ""MADE IN FRANCE""

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Accession Number

1944.453

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