4713 a,b,c
Suit, Men's, Wedding
1915
Three-piece black wool suit: (a) Top coat. 17" W. (shoulder to shoulder) x 34" L. plus 20" L. tails. Description: black satin lining - V-neckline - black wool rolled collar extends into a black satin twill lapel - four black satin covered buttons trim jacket at lower edge (2 on each side of opening) - two inside pockets - long tails - black satin covered button on each each tail on back waistline - long sleeves with two black satin buttons on each cuff. (b) Pants. Size: 16" W. x 41" L. Description: long pants with front pant leg creases - front fly closure with one black button on waistband and a vertical row of three black buttons and buttonholes inside fly placket - six black buttons sewn around waistband for suspender attachment - waistband faced with black polished cotton - one diagonal slash pocket on each side at hipline - one horizontal slash pocket on each side at back below waistline - black wool adjustable half-belt with black metal buckle below back waistline. (c) Vest. Size 17 1/2" W. x 24" L. Description: black wool front, black satin back - neckline open to waistline and edged with narrow lapels - front closure at waistline with vertical row of four black satin covered buttons and buttonholes - one horizontal waistline slash pocket on each side - black satin strap with metal buckle across back waistline.
Men's - Worn by Louis Buchler for his marriage to Laura Shute, formerly of Owatonna. Wedding date 14 January 1915. Shirt 4710 might go with suit.