40.86.3
Tuxedo
1900 Approximate
Men's Tuxedo Ensemble. Material: textile, metal. (a) Coat. Size: 17" W. x 40" L. Description: black wool jacket, narrow collar with extended satin lined lapels; front closure with six fabric covered metal decorative buttons (two missing); long sleeves with two covered buttons on each cuff; coat back has long tails with two waistline covered buttons; designer label: "Griffon Clothes". (b) Vest. Material: textile, metal. Size: 16" W. x 22" L. Description: black wool front bodice with deep v-neckline and lapels; front closure with three black fabric covered metal buttons and buttonholes; sleeveless; black cotton back with adjustable waistline strap and black metal buckle. (c) Trousers. Material: textile, metal, celluloid. Size: 32" W. x 40" L. Description: black wool trousers; front closure with four black celluloid buttons and buttonholes and one metal hook; four gray suspender buttons inside waistband; two waistline adjustment straps with metal buckles; two front slit pockets, two back pockets with button down flaps.
Man's tuxedo worn by Marvin Johnson during Waseca Centennial, June 1968, formerly owned by Rev. Merodach Green, minister of Congregational Church in the early 30s; part of an ensemble with accession numbers. Also see matching hat #40.86.6