59.01a-d
Suit, Men's, Wedding
1914
Wedding Suit of Otto Possin. (a) Jacket. Material: textile, celluloid. Size: 17 1/2" W. x 33" L. Description: black wool coat with collar and lapels; front closure with three black celluloid buttons and buttonholes; long sleeves. (b) Vest. Material: textile, metal. Size: 17 1/2" W. x 23" L. Description: black wool vest trimmed with cream colored piping, V-neckline, sleeveless; front closure with six fabric covered metal buttons and buttonholes; 4 slit pockets one side adjustment strap on each side. [c] Trousers. Material: textile, celluloid, metal. Size: 42" W. x 44 3/4" L. Description: black wool pants with adjustable straps and metal buckles on each side; six buttons around waistline; front closure with four metal buttons and buttonholes. (d) Boutonniere. Material: textile, metal. Size: 8" L. Description: cream silk flowers; fabric wrapped metal stem; cream silk ribbon; sewn onto jacket.
Wedding suit of Otto Alfred Possin who married Bertha Schendel on 20 September 1914.