28.97.3a,b,c
Suit, Men's, Wedding
1932
Wedding suit of Earl Koester. (a) Jacket. Material: textile, celluloid. Size: 17 1//4" W. x 31" L. Description: black wool, long sleeved, single breasted, V-neckline with notched collar and lapels; front closure with two black celluloid buttons and buttonholes. (b) Pants. Material: textile, celluloid. Size: 44" W, x 41 1/2" L. Description: black wool trousers with cuffed legs; front fly closure with six black celluloid buttons and buttonholes; six tan suspender buttons inside waistband. [c] Vest. Material: textile, celluloid. Size: 18" W. x 23" L. Description: black wool sleeveless vest front with cream patterned silk lining; V- neckline and front closure with six black celluloid buttons and buttonholes; 4 front slit pockets; black silk back with adjustable metal half belt at back waistline.
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).