3.08.12 a,b,c,d
Suit, Men's, Wedding
1937
Louis Kopischke Groom Ensemble. Material: textile, metal, plastic. (a) Jacket. Size: 17 1/2" W. (shoulder to shoulder) x 31" L. Description: black wool serge with black rayon lining and lapeled collar, long sleeves with horizontal rows of three buttons on each cuff; front closure with two black buttons; inside label: "Fifth Avenue Year Bonded Clothes"; one inside pocket, one flap pocket on each lower front side. (b) Vest. Size: 18" W. x 28" L. Description: black wool serge front with white polished twill cotton lining; black rayon back, sleeveless with V-neckline; front sides taper to a point; one breast pocket on each front side; one lower waistline pocket on each side; front closure with vertical row of black buttons. ( c) Pants. Size" 16" W. (Waist) x 43" L. Description: black wool serge with white cotton twill waistline and pocket lining; long cuffed pant legs; front fly placket closure with black buttons; white plastic suspender buttons inside waistline with belt loops; one slash pocket on each hip side, one hip pocket on each back side, one small front waistline pocket. (d) Tie. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 45" L. Description: white silk tie tapers to point at each end.
Wedding suit worn by Louis F. (Lucas) Kopischke at his marriage to Violet (Tootie) Dimmel 8 June 1937. See image #3.08.2